Social Worker - MSW - LGSW or LICSW
Social Worker - MSW - LGSW or LICSW
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Job Description
A clinical social work license is preferred (LGSW or LICSW) for this Austin Hospital Social Work position. A preferred candidate includes a LGSW who under the supervision of a LICSW and who meets state required standards will provide services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Clinical supervision is provided as a benefit of employment at MCHS MN. The social worker will also coordinate patient care with community partners comply with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff within the Section of Social Work. The role will support medical social work and discharge planning needs including clinical assessment and intervention needs of patients admitted to the inpatient hospital in Austin. The social worker will have an active role at the hospital for bedside team rounds and patient assessment and follow-up care needs.
Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state required standards provides psychotherapy counseling and other services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The social worker may also coordinate patient discharge planning 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.
Qualifications
An MSW degree is required from an accredited Masters of Social Work Program. 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 patients family members consultants residents hospital personnel community agencies and other resources. Must also have psychosocial diagnostic skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
