Social Worker -Hematology Clinical

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic is seeking a dedicated and passionate social worker. In this crucial role, you will be instrumental in patient care within our patient-centered environment, conducting diagnostic assessments, developing clinical interventions, facilitating crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and educating patients and their families. You will also serve as a multidisciplinary team member, providing resources to other allied and administrative staff within the Social Work section and the Department of Nursing.

In this role, you will work in the ambulatory setting with patients diagnosed with and receiving treatment for hematological conditions and their families. Patients may be newly diagnosed or at various stages of treatment.  As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with providers, nurses, pharmacists, and patient navigators. Your expertise will be vital in supporting patients and families through their medical journey.

Conducts diagnostic assessment, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and short-term 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 an interdisciplinary team member. This position includes specified billable patient contact hours dependent upon assigned unit/site. Functions within the research, practice, and education shields at Mayo Clinic. Complies with required standards for 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


To be considered for this position, you must have a Masters of Social Work degree (MSW). Two years supervised therapy experience in behavioral health and/or medical social work including diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.
Licensure
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.
Additional Qualifications
- 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.
- Knowledge in adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
- Strong human relation skills to interact with patients, patient's family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
- Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
Application Requirements
*All must be included for your application to be considered:
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals. If you have less than 3 completed, please attach what is available.
- Internal applicants that have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their 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) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).


Site Description


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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.