Social Worker - MSW, LGSW, LICSW
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is considering applicants for adult inpatient social work positions at 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 surgeries, 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 family members and loved ones; perform mental and chemical health screenings; and coordinate discharge planning. They anticipate barriers, help the care team develop safe dismissal plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local, regional, and national agencies to establish post-hospital resources. Services are provided in a culturally competent manner. 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 educates patients and families. The social worker communicates verbally and in writing, participates in treatment and transition planning, functions as a multidisciplinary team member, and works within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields. The role 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 as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) from the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- For LGSW-level employment, ability to practice clinically through a Minnesota Board of Social Work-approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment.
- LGSW/LISW personnel must apply for LICSW licensure after 4,000 hours of clinically supervised practice and by 8,000 hours.
- Valid driver's license for specific areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- International degrees require a detailed equivalency evaluation demonstrating a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization listed as a NACES or AICE member.
- Applicants must attach a CV or resume and cover letter; internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals and, when applicable, an early release from their current supervisor.
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
- Assess and support patients’ needs during hospitalization.
- Complete psychosocial and diagnostic assessments.
- Provide clinical interventions addressing coping and adjustment concerns.
- Support patients’ family members and loved ones.
- Complete mental health and chemical health screenings.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy and provide education to patients and families.
- Coordinate discharge planning, anticipate potential barriers, and help the care team develop safe dismissal plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to establish post-hospital resources.
- Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Follow ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social work, including medical and legal responsibilities.
- Serve as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
