Social Worker - LMSW, Med/Surg/ED
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 involves communicating effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, and participating in the development and implementation of 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 requires compliance with ethical and NASW standards for social workers in a healthcare setting, including medical and legal responsibilities. The Social Worker also serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff within the Section of 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.
Requirements
- A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited Master of Social Work program.
- Advanced knowledge of categories of mental illness and personality development.
- Knowledge of types of psychiatric treatment.
- Skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
- Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
- Strong human relations skills for interacting with patients, patients’ family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
- Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
- Licensure as required by the applicable state.
- For Arizona: active licensure through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency department (ED) experience.
- Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments.
- Determine clinical interventions.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
- Provide education for patients and their families.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- 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 the Section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
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Job Type
Full-time
