social worker

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These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC in Duluth, MN is seeking a SOCIAL WORKER to join our MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES team

Salary Range: $ $41.03 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Generally, No Weekends

FTE: FULL TIME, 1.00 FTE

Off Premise On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Independent Social Worker conducts professional psychosocial assessments. Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups within the realm of professional practice. Participates as an active member of the professional mental health therapy team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master of Social Work Degree obtained from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years professional experience in the field of mental health with a counseling focus. Satisfactory completion of St. Luke's initiated employment background check pursuant to Minnesota Statute
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LICSW. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Normal and abnormal behavior; psychiatric/mental health, chemical dependency and other addiction disorders; current therapeutic treatment modalities; family systems theory; group dynamics theory; developmental stages and life tasks; legal and ethical standards related to professional mental health practice; Hospital and community resources, and limits of own professional competencies. Ability to complete an assessment process; facilitate development of an appropriate treatment plan with the client, establish a therapeutic environment for clients; conduct individual, couples and family therapy employing a variety of theoretical styles and strategies; facilitate therapeutic and educational group therapy; maintain ethical standards and client confidentiality; work therapeutically with difficult clients; maintain accurate medical records utilizing the treatment plan as a basis for documentation; exercise professional judgement, personal responsibility and accountability; express self clearly and professionally with physicians and other healthcare professionals; provide educational workshops and in-services, as requested; identify and establish liaison with community resources and facilitate referrals as appropriate, and seek consultation and guidance, as appropriate.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit

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