Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatry and Emergency - APSW, LCSW

As a Social Worker at Mayo Clinic, you will conduct diagnostic assessments, determine clinical interventions, facilitate crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy and provide education for patients and their families. Additional responsibilities include: 

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
• Participating in the development and implementation of treatment/transition plans.
• Functioning as an interdisciplinary team member. 
• Complying with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities.
• Serving as a resource to other allied and administrative staff within the section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing.

This position includes specified billable patient contact hours dependent upon assigned unit/site. 

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. 

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following qualifications.

• Master's degree in social work with two years of supervised therapy experience in behavioral health and/or medical social work including diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. 
• Licensure to practice independently at the clinical level (LCSW, LICSW) or licensed as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 
• A condition of employment at the APSW level shall be the ability to practice clinically leading to LCSW attainment.
• All must be included for your application to be considered:
• A condition of employment at the APSW level shall be the ability to practice clinically leading to LCSW attainment.
• All must be included for your application to be considered:

Additional Qualifications

• Clinical experience within inpatient psychiatry and emergency departments is preferred. 
• Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, types of treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy. 
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients, patients' family members, multi-disciplinary team, community agencies, and other resources.
• Psychosocial diagnostic skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

Licensure

• You must be licensed to practice independently at the clinical level (LCSW, LICSW) or licensed as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 
• Specialty certification/training as preferred by the work area.
• Valid driver's license required for specific areas.

Application Requirements

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Current employes must attach their past three performance appraisals. 
• Current employees who have not met their 1- or 2-year commitment to their current department/position must attach an early release approval from their supervisor.   
• Detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees* 

*International Degrees:

• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org. 

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.