LICSW - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Aspirus, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and their families

Job summary

Aspirus, Inc in Duluth, MN is seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) to join its Behavioral Health Clinic. The successful candidate will perform psychosocial assessments and provide diagnosis and treatment for individuals suffering from mental and emotional disorders.

This full-time role requires a Master of Social Work degree and at least two years of professional experience. Aspirus offers competitive compensation and full benefits for both part‑ and full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in mental health.
• LICSW certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional psychosocial assessments.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
• Support team-based mental health therapy program.

Skills

Intermediate reading and writing skills

Intermediate speaking skills

Basic mathematical skills

Knowledge of growth and development

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Job description

Position Overview

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) – Behavioral Health Clinic, Aspirus St. Luke's, Duluth, MN.

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. The role supports a team-based mental health therapy program and participates as a member of the mental health therapy team.

Schedule & Compensation

Salary Range: $28.73 - $41.67 per hour.

Schedule/Hours: Day only, 8 hours per day.

Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends.

FTE: Full time, 1.00 FTE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in mental health with a counseling focus. Completion of St. Luke's background check pursuant to Minnesota Statute 604.20.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LICSW. Wisconsin background study upon hire and renewal per Wisconsin state law.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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; hospital and community resources; limits of own professional competencies. Ability to complete assessment processes, facilitate development of an appropriate treatment plan, establish a therapeutic environment, conduct individual, couples, and family therapy across various theoretical styles, facilitate therapeutic and educational group therapy, maintain ethical standards and client confidentiality, maintain accurate medical records, exercise professional judgment, express oneself clearly and professionally with physicians and other healthcare professionals, provide educational workshops and in‑services as requested, identify and establish referral pathways, and seek consultation and guidance as appropriate.

• Reading: Intermediate – ability to read and interpret documents such as operating 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 clients.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic – ability to perform arithmetic operations needed for monetary amounts and measurements.
• Reasoning Ability: Intermediate – ability to apply common sense to instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables.
• Age‑Specific Competencies: Skilled assessment and knowledge of growth and development; provides age‑appropriate care for patients served per clinical environment.

Physical Demands and Environment

Physical Demands

• Stand – occasionally under 1/3 of shift (1–2.5 hr)
• Walk – occasionally under 1/3 of shift (1–2.5 hr)
• Sit – continuously over 2/3 of shift (5.5–8 hr)
• Use hands – continuously over 2/3 of shift (5.5–8 hr)
• Reach – occasionally under 1/3 of shift (1–2.5 hr)
• Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch – occasionally under 1/3 of shift (1–2.5 hr)
• Bend – occasionally under 1/3 of shift (1–2.5 hr)
• Talk or hear – continuously over 2/3 of shift (5.5–8 hr)

Lifting Requirements

• Up to 10 lb – frequently 1/3 to 2/3 of shift (2.5–5.5 hr)
• Up to 25 lb – occasionally under 1/3 of shift (1–2.5 hr)

Work Environment: Moderate noise (e.g., 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.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspirus is an equal opportunity employer that encourages qualified applicants and employees to apply.