Social Worker - Post Transplant

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $69,451 - $104,270

About The Position

The Social Worker - Post Transplant conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and provides education to patients and families under the supervision of a social worker who meets state-required standards. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, contributes to treatment and transition planning, and functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields. The social worker follows ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social work, including medical and legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff in Social Work and Nursing.

The position is responsible for meeting with kidney patients within 21 days of surgery and continuing follow-up to assess psychosocial ability to maintain the graft. It requires two years of medical experience and an active Arizona Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license. LCSW licensure and transplant experience are preferred. A possible opportunity to work hybrid is noted.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program.
• Advanced knowledge of mental illness categories, personality development, psychiatric treatment types, and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
• Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
• Two years of medical experience.
• Active license through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required.
• Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Transplant experience.
• Specialty certification or training as preferred by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and determine clinical interventions under the supervision of a social worker who meets state-required standards.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Communicate verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
• Participate in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans.
• Function as a multidisciplinary team member and within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields.
• Comply with ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social workers, including medical and legal responsibilities.
• Serve as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
• Meet with kidney patients within 21 days of surgery and provide continued follow-up to ensure psychosocial ability to maintain the graft.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time