Social Work Education Specialist

This position's primary location can be seated in La Crosse, Eau Claire, or Mankato MCHS locations.  There will be some expected travel to Health System sites when executing educational initiatives. 

Applies advanced clinical social work expertise and principles of adult learning to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities, professional development, and competency-based programming for Social Work staff across Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS). Provides leadership and consultation related to new employee orientation, ongoing professional development, clinical competency, continuing education, and clinical supervision.

Maintains current knowledge of Social Work scope of practice, professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable licensure and clinical supervision requirements within the states and practice settings supported by the role. Partners with Social Work leadership to identify educational and practice needs, develop and implement standardized educational resources, and promote evidence-informed, consistent, high-quality Social Work practice across care settings.

Functions as an educator, facilitator, clinical practice resource, collaborator, advisor, mentor, consultant, and change agent. May provide clinical supervision when qualified and assigned to do so in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policy. Provides education, consultation, and support to Social Work staff and leaders related to clinical practice, professional development, competency, documentation, supervision, and changes in professional, regulatory, or organizational requirements.

Collaborates with Social Work leadership, operational partners, and other stakeholders on educational initiatives and professional practice priorities. Supports the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of education and competency programs that advance Social Work practice across MCHS.

Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program.

Current independent clinical Social Work licensure appropriate to the state of practice required. Must meet applicable state and organizational requirements to provide clinical Social Work supervision when assigned supervisory responsibilities.

Demonstrated clinical Social Work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Experience in staff education, professional development, orientation, competency development, clinical supervision, or other relevant educational programming.

Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate education for adult learners and translate professional standards, evidence, regulatory requirements, and organizational expectations into practical application within Social Work practice.

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, facilitation, consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, care settings, geographic locations, and levels of the organization.

Demonstrated ability to advance professional Social Work practice through education, critical thinking, clinical judgment, evidence-informed practice, and continuous improvement.