Social Worker - LMSW, Med/Surg/ED

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $69,451 - $104,270

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 their families. The role communicates verbally and in writing while collaborating 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 role complies with ethical and NASW standards for social workers in a healthcare setting, including medical and legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship except under the TN visa classification. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Applicants must submit the required application documents, including a CV or resume and cover letter. Internal applicants must also provide their three most recent performance appraisals, or all available appraisals if fewer than three have been completed. Internal candidates who have not fulfilled their current department’s one- or two-year commitment must include an early release from their current supervisor. Applicants with international degrees must provide a detailed U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation from an organization listed with NACES or AICE.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program.
• Advanced knowledge of categories of mental illness, personality development, types of psychiatric treatment, and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
• Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
• Licensure according to applicable state requirements. In Arizona, an active license through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) status are required.
• Applicants with international degrees must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation demonstrating a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by a NACES- or AICE-listed organization.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency department experience.
• Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and determine clinical interventions.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Communicate verbally and in writing and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
• 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.
• HSA and FSA options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time