Social Worker - MSW, LGSW, LICSW
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is hiring social workers for adult inpatient positions at the St. Mary’s and Methodist hospital campuses. These roles serve patients admitted for a range of needs, including medical concerns, chemical or mental health, end-of-life decisions, planned surgery, unplanned medical trauma, and cancer-directed care. Inpatient social workers assess and support patients during hospitalization through psychosocial assessments and clinical interventions. They address coping and adjustment concerns, support family members and loved ones, conduct mental health and chemical health screenings, and coordinate discharge planning. They anticipate potential barriers and help the care team develop safe discharge plans. Social workers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local, regional, and national agencies to arrange post-hospital resources and provide culturally competent services. Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state requirements, 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 serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff. The role functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education missions and complies with ethical and NASW standards, including medical and legal responsibilities.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work degree.
- Licensure at the Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) level from the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- For LGSW-level employment, ability to practice clinically through a Minnesota Board of Social Work-approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment; on-site clinical supervision is provided.
- LGSW/LISW personnel must apply for LICSW licensure after 4,000 hours of clinically supervised practice and by 8,000 hours.
- A valid driver's license is required for specific areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- International degree holders must provide a detailed U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation completed by a NACES-member or AICE-listed organization.
- Applicants must attach a CV/resume and cover letter. Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals; 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
- Experience in discharge planning.
- Experience in crisis intervention.
- Ability to manage and adjust to an unpredictable, fast-paced practice on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments of hospitalized patients.
- Provide clinical interventions addressing coping and adjustment concerns.
- Support patients’ families and loved ones.
- Complete mental health and chemical health screenings.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy under required supervision.
- Provide education to patients and their families.
- Coordinate discharge planning, anticipate barriers, and assist the care team in developing safe dismissal plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to arrange post-hospital resources.
- Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
- Provide culturally competent services.
- 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 Social Work and 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 (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
