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Social Worker - Emergency Department LGSW or LICSW

Mayo Clinic

Mankato, MNFull-time$68–103K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68–103K/yr
Location
Mankato, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCSW Or LICSW LicenseMaster's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Social Worker in Mayo Clinic’s Emergency Department conducts diagnostic assessments, provides crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy, and supports patients and families through education and treatment planning. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, and requires a master’s degree in social work, two years of supervised therapy experience, and applicable independent clinical licensure. TN sponsorship is available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentClinical InterventionsCrisis InterventionShort-Term PsychotherapyPatient EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationTreatment PlanningMental Illness KnowledgePersonality Development KnowledgeTreatment KnowledgeIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyMedical Diagnosis AdjustmentChronic Disease KnowledgeCommunicationPsychosocial Diagnosis

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work2 Years Supervised Therapy ExperienceClinical Experience With Population ServedLCSW or LICSW LicenseSpecialty Certification or TrainingValid Driver's License

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

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

Master’s Degree in Social Work. Two years supervised therapy experience in behavioral health and/or medical social work including diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. Preferred: Clinical experience with population to be served. (i.e. Eating Disorders, Senior Population, etc.)

Must have an advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, knowledge of the types of treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy. Must have knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis' and chronic disease. Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, patient's family members, multi- disciplinary team, community agencies, and other resources. Must also have psychosocial diagnostic skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and in written form.

Licensure to practice independently at the clinical level as required by applicable state requirements (LCSW, LICSW). Specialty certification/training as preferred by the work area. A list of approved certifications is available on Mayo Clinic intranet sites.

Valid driver's license required for specific areas.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$68,328.00 - $102,529.44 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

72

Schedule Details

Days/Nights/Overnights, Six 12-hour shifts in 14 days,

Weekend Schedule

Every third Weekend & Holiday

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 posting$68–103K/yr
  • Minnesota median$65–88K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$67–93K/yr1,011 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $85K, is 12% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($76K) — in the middle half of Social Worker salary ranges in Minnesota.

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
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (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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