Social Worker - MSW - Inpatient Psychiatry and Emergency

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

2d • $60,709 - $91,092

About The Position

Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state-required standards, the Social Worker conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and provides education for patients and families. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, and participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans. The Social Worker functions as a multidisciplinary team member and within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields. The position follows ethical and NASW standards for social workers in healthcare, including medical and legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Two years of supervised therapy experience in behavioral health and/or medical social work, including diagnostic assessment and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, or licensed to practice independently at the clinical level (LCSW or LICSW).
• At the APSW level, ability to practice clinically toward attaining LCSW licensure is a condition of employment.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, family members, multidisciplinary teams, community agencies, and other resources.
• Psychosocial diagnostic skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license for specific areas.
• Applicants must submit a CV/resume and cover letter; current employees must also attach their past three performance appraisals, and employees who have not met their one- or two-year commitment must attach early release approval from their supervisor.
• For foreign degrees, provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree from an organization listed with NACES or AICE.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience within inpatient psychiatry and emergency departments.
• Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, types of treatment, and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
• Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and determine clinical interventions under the supervision of a social worker meeting state requirements.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy; provide education to patients and their families.
• Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, external support systems, community agencies, and other resources.
• Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
• Function as a multidisciplinary team member and within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields.
• Comply with ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social workers, including medical and legal responsibilities.
• Serve as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level