Social Worker - LGSW-LICSW Inpatient Adult Psych Unit
About The Position
This position serves as a float social worker across inpatient psychiatry units for adults and adolescents. Assignments may change daily or according to team needs, including coverage for paid time off or other scheduled absences. The social worker provides brief psychotherapy and counseling, connects patients with resources, and coordinates discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision of a social worker meeting state-required standards, the position conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and provides education to patients and families. The social worker participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans; communicates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems; and functions as a multidisciplinary team member. The role also functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields, complies with ethical and NASW standards and medical/legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and the Department of Nursing. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program.
- Advanced knowledge of categories of mental illness, personality development, psychiatric treatments, and individual, group, and family therapy.
- Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
- Strong human relations skills for interacting with patients, family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
- Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
- Before the start date, licensure from the Minnesota Board of Social Work at the LGSW, LISW, provisional LGSW, or provisional LICSW level.
- For LGSW/LISW personnel, ability to practice clinically through a Minnesota Board of Social Work-approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment within 8,000 hours of employment after LGSW or LISW licensure.
- Valid driver's license for specific areas.
- TN sponsorship requires state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
- International degrees require a detailed U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation from an organization listed with NACES or AICE.
- Application must include a CV/resume and cover letter.
- Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
- Internal candidates who have not met their current department's one- or two-year commitment must attach an early release from their current supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification or training preferred by the work area.
Responsibilities
- Float among inpatient psychiatry units serving adults and adolescents, with assignments based on team needs and coverage requirements.
- Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling.
- Connect patients with resources and coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and determine clinical interventions under the supervision of a social worker meeting state-required standards.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
- Educate patients and their families.
- Communicate verbally and in writing 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 in the section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
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Job Type
Full-time
