Social Worker - LMSW - Pre Kidney Transplant Waitlist

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Description Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state required standards, conducts diagnostic assessment, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy and provides education for patients and their families. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems. Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment/transition plan. Functions as a multidisciplinary team member. Functions within the research, practice, and education shields at Mayo Clinic. Complies with ethical and NASW standards for social workers in a healthcare setting including medical/legal responsibilities and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff within the section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing. Qualifications Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Kidney Waitlist Social Worker to join our transplant team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the kidney waitlist, providing support and education to patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for transplant candidates. The candidate must be a team player while also being able to make independent decisions. They will conduct thorough evaluations of patients, including social work visits, caregiver vetting, and compliance checks. The role involves coordinating with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders, sending updates, and managing communications. The social worker will provide psychoeducation and support to patients on the waitlist, including information on what to expect during the transplant process, financial considerations, and caregiver requirements. They will ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations and guidelines, maintaining patient confidentiality and data security. Collaboration is key, as the social worker will work closely with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other disciplines as well as social work colleagues, and must be willing to speak up in large groups and confidently provide information. Handling difficult conversations with patients and crucial conversations regarding transplant readiness, including providing unfavorable information, when necessary, is an essential part of the role. The social worker will identify exacerbated mental health needs versus adjustment to chronic illness, critically think through chronic disease and its impact on life and comfortably provide medical psychoeducation. Additionally, they will understand opportunities for innovations and develop transplant plans and rebuilding plans. Qualifications: A MSW degree is required from an accredited Master of Social Work Program. 2 years’ experience required in a medical setting. Transplant experience is strongly preferred; dialysis experience preferred. Able to understand medical diagnosis and how chronic disease impacts the patient and their family. Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, family members/caregivers, providers, and allied health staff. LMSW required. LCSW preferred. Internal applicants currently employed by Mayo Clinic are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals. If less than three completed, please attach as many as are available. Application Requirements All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration: CV/Resume Cover Letter Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals. Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their current supervisor. International Degrees A detailed equivalency evaluation is required, demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree. Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).

Requirements

A MSW degree is required from an accredited Master of Social Work Program
2 years’ experience required in a medical setting
Able to understand medical diagnosis and how chronic disease impacts the patient and their family
Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, family members/caregivers, providers, and allied health staff
LMSW required
All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration: CV/Resume Cover Letter
Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals
Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their current supervisor
International Degrees A detailed equivalency evaluation is required, demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree. Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org)

Nice To Haves

Transplant experience is strongly preferred
Dialysis experience preferred
LCSW preferred

Responsibilities

Managing the kidney waitlist
Providing support and education to patients
Collaborating with healthcare professionals
Conduct thorough evaluations of patients, including social work visits, caregiver vetting, and compliance checks
Coordinating with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders, sending updates, and managing communications
Provide psychoeducation and support to patients on the waitlist, including information on what to expect during the transplant process, financial considerations, and caregiver requirements
Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations and guidelines, maintaining patient confidentiality and data security
Work closely with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other disciplines as well as social work colleagues, and must be willing to speak up in large groups and confidently provide information
Handling difficult conversations with patients and crucial conversations regarding transplant readiness, including providing unfavorable information, when necessary
Identify exacerbated mental health needs versus adjustment to chronic illness, critically think through chronic disease and its impact on life and comfortably provide medical psychoeducation
Understand opportunities for innovations and develop transplant plans and rebuilding plans