Social Worker - Emergency Department LGSW or LICSW
About The Position
The Social Worker in the Emergency Department conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy, and provides education to patients and their families. The role communicates effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems. It participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans and functions as an interdisciplinary team member. The position includes specified billable patient-contact hours, dependent on the assigned unit or site. The role functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields, complies with medical and legal standards, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship; successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- Two years of supervised therapy experience in behavioral health and/or medical social work, including diagnostic assessment and individual, group, and family therapy.
- Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, and treatment types.
- Skills conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
- Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, family members, multidisciplinary teams, community agencies, and other resources.
- Psychosocial diagnostic skills and effective verbal and written communication.
- Licensure to practice independently at the clinical level as required by applicable state requirements (LCSW or LICSW).
- Valid driver’s license for specific areas.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience with the population served, such as eating disorders or senior populations.
- Specialty certification or training preferred by the work area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and determine clinical interventions.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy.
- Provide education to patients and their families.
- Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
- Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
- Function as an interdisciplinary team member and fulfill specified billable patient-contact hours based on the assigned unit or site.
- Comply with required medical and legal standards.
- Serve as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
- Function within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and 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
