By applying for this position, your application will be reviewed and considered for all adult, inpatient positions currently available throughout both Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s and Methodist hospital campuses.  Many of these positions cover specific hospital units which care for a variety of patients including admission due to medical concerns, chemical or mental health, end of life decisions, planned surgical procedures, unplanned medical trauma events, and admissions for cancer directed cares.   

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has been ranked the #1 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as well as #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. 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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

The Mayo Clinic Section of Social Work has various positions available in our adult inpatient hospital settings.  The role of an inpatient social worker at Mayo Clinic is to assess and support the needs of the patients during their hospitalization through a variety of interventions.  The inpatient social worker works to complete appropriate psychosocial assessments and provide clinical interventions to address coping/adjustment concerns, support family members and loved ones, complete appropriate mental health and chemical health screenings, and coordinate discharge planning while anticipating potential barriers and assisting the care team in problem solving solutions for a safe dismissal plan. Inpatient social workers collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team and our local, regional, and national agencies to assist patient/families in setting up post hospital resources.  The inpatient social worker provides services in a culturally competent manner to ensure a safe discharge for our patients.

An MSW degree is required from an accredited Masters of Social Work Program.

Prefer experience in discharge planning, crisis intervention, and ability to manage, and adjust to, an unpredictable and fast-paced practice on a daily basis.   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team is a must.

Licensure/Certification: Licensure by applicable state requirements. Minnesota: Licensure at the Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) level from the Minnesota Board of Social Work (MNBOSW) is required. LGSW/LISW personnel, following 4000 hours of clinically supervised practice are eligible to apply for licensure at the LICSW level, and must do so by 8000 hours. A condition of employment at the LGSW level shall be the ability to practice clinically through a MNBOSW approved Clinical Supervision Plan leading to LICSW attainment (on-site clinical supervision is provided).