Social Worker - MSW, LGSW, LICSW

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is hiring social workers for adult inpatient positions across its St. Mary’s and Methodist hospital campuses. Positions may serve hospital units caring for patients admitted for medical concerns, chemical or mental health needs, end-of-life decisions, planned surgery, unplanned medical trauma, and cancer-directed care. Inpatient social workers assess and support patients’ needs during hospitalization. They complete psychosocial assessments; provide clinical interventions for coping and adjustment concerns; support families and loved ones; conduct mental health and chemical health screenings; and coordinate discharge planning by anticipating barriers and helping the care team develop safe discharge plans. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local, regional, and national agencies to arrange post-hospital resources, delivering services in a culturally competent manner. Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state standards, the social worker conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and educates patients and families. The role participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans, serves as a multidisciplinary team member, and functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields. The social worker follows ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social work, including medical and legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and Nursing.

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 practice, ability to practice clinically under a Minnesota Board of Social Work-approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license for specific areas.
International degrees require a detailed U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation completed by an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE.

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, including crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
Support patients’ family members and loved ones and provide education to patients and families.
Complete appropriate mental health and chemical health screenings.
Coordinate discharge planning, anticipate potential barriers, and help the care team develop safe dismissal plans.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local, regional, and national 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 the Section of Social Work and Department of Nursing.