As Pediatric Clinical Social Worker, you will be an integral part of the pediatric palliative care team rounding daily and collaborating with the primary pediatric teams. You will provide grief and bereavement support for up to two years for parents and families, organize and run grief events such as grief groups and annual service of remembrance. Responsibilities include: 

• Providing psychotherapy.
• Ensuring compliance with medical and legal standards.
• Serving as a resource to other staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing. 
• Collaboration of patient discharge planning.

**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. 

To be considered for this position, you must have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, with LICSW licensure.

Additional Qualifications 

• 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. 
• Requires expertise in adjustments to medical diagnoses and managing chronic diseases. 
• Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patient's family members, multi-disciplinary team, community agencies, and other resources.
• Must have psychosocial diagnostic skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. 

Licensure

LICSW licensure to practice independently at the clinical level is required.

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered: 

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals. If you have less than 3 completed, please attach what is available.
• Internal applicants that have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their supervisor.