Social Worker - MSW - Inpatient Psychiatry and Emergency

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

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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 to patients and their families. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, and participates in developing and implementing 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 follows ethical and NASW standards for social workers in a healthcare setting, including medical and legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff in 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.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, or licensed to practice independently at the clinical level as an LCSW or LICSW.
• At the APSW level, ability to practice clinically toward LCSW attainment is a condition of employment. After the required 3,000 or 4,500 hours of clinical social work practice, including 1,000 or 1,500 hours of supervised face-to-face contact as applicable to educational credits, the employee must apply for LCSW licensure.
• Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, types of treatment, and individual, group, and family therapy skills.
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, community agencies, and other resources.
• Psychosocial diagnostic skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license for specific areas.
• Application must include a CV or resume and cover letter. Current employees must attach their past three performance appraisals; employees who have not met their one- or two-year commitment to their current department or position must also attach early-release approval from their supervisor.
• For foreign degrees, provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing the U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry and emergency departments.
• Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and determine clinical interventions.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, external support systems, patients, family members, community agencies, and other resources.
• 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 in Social Work and the Department of Nursing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level