Social Worker - LGSW-LICSW Inpatient Adult Psych Unit
About The Position
This position serves as a float Social Worker among inpatient psychiatry units for adults and adolescents. Assignments may change daily or according to team needs, including coverage for paid time off or other scheduled absences. The role provides brief psychotherapy, counseling, resource connections, and patient discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. It also involves meeting medical and legal responsibilities and serving as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and Nursing. 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 educates patients and families. The role communicates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans, and functions as a multidisciplinary team member within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education missions. The Social Worker complies with ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social work. 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, and types of psychiatric treatment.
- Skills in individual, group, and family therapy.
- Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
- Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
- Minnesota Board of Social Work licensure at the LGSW, LISW, provisional LGSW, or provisional LICSW level before the start date.
- For employment at the LGSW/LISW level, ability to practice clinically through an MN BOSW-approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment within 8,000 hours of employment post-LGSW or LISW.
- Valid driver's license for specific areas.
- International degrees require a detailed U.S. equivalency evaluation from an organization listed with NACES or AICE.
- Applicants must attach a CV/resume and cover letter. Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals; those who have not met their department’s 1- or 2-year commitment must attach an early release from their current supervisor.
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-required standards.
- Determine clinical interventions and facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
- Provide brief psychotherapy, counseling, and education for patients and their families.
- Connect patients with resources and coordinate patient discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
- Serve as a multidisciplinary team member and as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and Nursing.
- Comply with applicable ethical, NASW, medical, and legal standards and responsibilities.
- Float among inpatient psychiatry units serving adults and adolescents, with assignments based on team needs and scheduled absences.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision plan with a national network
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses
- Competitive retirement package
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans
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Job Type
Full-time
