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Social Worker - LGSW-LICSW Inpatient Adult Psych Unit

Mayo Clinic

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
Rochester, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Minnesota Social Work LicenseMaster's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Social Worker serves as a float across inpatient psychiatry units for adults and adolescents, providing brief psychotherapy, counseling, resource connection, and discharge planning in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Under supervision, the role conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and educates patients and families. The position requires an MSW and Minnesota social work licensure, with a clinical supervision plan for certain license levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyPsychosocial DiagnosisHuman RelationsMental IllnessPsychiatric TreatmentAdjustment to Medical DiagnosisChronic Disease

Qualifications

Master's in Social WorkMinnesota Social Work LicenseValid Driver's LicenseSpecialty Certification or Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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.

Responsibilities

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) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$67,454.40 - $101,2121.80 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekends with days off during the week to accommodate.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

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" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) 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.

Recruiter

Missy Egeland

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,277 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Minnesota median$65–88K/yr21 salary ranges
  • Minnesota median$31–46/hr23 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 48 open Social Worker jobs in Minnesota and 3,277 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,596 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,773 of the 3,277 open Social Worker jobs (54%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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