Social Worker - LGSW-LICSW Inpatient Adult Psych Unit
About The Position
This position serves as a float social worker across inpatient psychiatry units serving 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 a multidisciplinary team. 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 role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans, and functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The social worker is expected to meet ethical, NASW, medical, and legal standards and to serve as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and Nursing. The role also functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) 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.
- International degrees require a detailed U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation from an organization listed with NACES or AICE.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments under the supervision of a social worker who meets state requirements.
- Determine clinical interventions and facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
- Provide education to patients and their families.
- Provide brief psychotherapy, counseling, and connections to resources.
- Coordinate patient discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
- Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
- Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Comply with ethical and NASW standards and medical and legal responsibilities in a healthcare setting.
- Serve as a resource to allied and administrative staff in the Social Work section and Department of Nursing.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
