Clinical Social Worker

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our outpatient multidisciplinary Stroke Team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial support through counseling, case management, patient and caregiver education, advocacy, and resource coordination. Working closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure holistic, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families as they navigate the complexities of stroke treatment, recovery, and adjustment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, relevant experience in medical, rehabilitation, or neurological settings, and a commitment to enhancing the patient and caregiver experience. 

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 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.

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. 

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current independent clinical licensure in the state of Florida (LCSW).
• Demonstrated training and competence in one or more structured psychotherapies (see Preferred Qualifications).
• Current suicide-risk assessment and safety-planning competency

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience in brain injury, rehabilitation, neurology/neuropsychiatry, or behavioral health settings.
• Formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which has the strongest current evidence base for improving anxiety, anger, and overall well-being in persistent post-concussion symptoms 
• Training in problem-solving therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
• Experience with co-occurring PTSD, mood, and substance use disorders, and with military/veteran populations.

License and Certification: 

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.

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).

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.

Compensation Detail: $71,510.40 - $107,390.40 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.