Social Work Education Specialist

About the job

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. 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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$78,270.40 - $117,312.00/ year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule

No

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Missy Egeland