Social Worker - LGSW-LICSW Inpatient Adult Psych Unit
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Job Description
This position serves as the float Social Worker amongst the inpatient psychiatry units, serving both adults and adolescents. As a float, your assignment may change daily or based upon the needs of the team, filling in for PTO or other scheduled time off.
This position will be involved in providing brief psychotherapy, counseling, resource connection and will coordinate patient discharge planning needs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
You will be collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, complying with the required standards for medical and legal responsibilities, and serve as a valuable resource to other allied and administrative staff within the section of social work and the Department of Nursing.
Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state required standards, conducts diagnostic assessment, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy and provides education for patients and their families. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment/transition plan. Functions as a multidisciplinary team member. Functions within the research, practice, and education shields at Mayo Clinic. Complies with ethical and NASW standards for social workers in a healthcare setting including medical/legal responsibilities and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff within the section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Qualifications
A MSW degree is required from an accredited Masters of Social Work Program.
Additional Qualifications
Must have an advanced knowledge of categories in mental illness, personality development, knowledge of the types of psychiatric treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy. Must have knowledge in adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
Strong human relation skills are needed to interact with patients, patient's family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources. Must also have psychosocial diagnostic skills.
License and Certification (Must obtain prior to start date):
Licensure at the Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), provisional LGSW, or provisional LICSW level from the Minnesota Board of Social Work (MN BOSW) is required.
LGSW/LISW personnel, following 4000 hours of clinically supervised practice are eligible to apply for licensure at the LICSW level, and must by 8000 hours.
A condition of employment at the LGSW/LISW level shall be the ability to practice clinically through a MN BOSW approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment within 8000 hours of employment post LGSW or LISW.
Valid driver's license required for specific areas.
Specialty certification/training as preferred by the work area.
A list of approved certifications is available on Mayo Clinic intranet sites.
Application Requirements
All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration:
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
- Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their current supervisor.
International Degrees
- A detailed equivalency evaluation is required, demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree.
- Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
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.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Responsibilities
The social worker will provide brief psychotherapy, counseling, and resource connection while coordinating patient discharge planning within inpatient psychiatry units. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct diagnostic assessments and facilitate crisis interventions for adult and adolescent patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Mayo Clinic ranks #3 of 10 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Minnesota | 87 active | 6,470 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,430 in the last 30 days | 1,521 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Mayo Clinic | #3 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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