Social Worker - Post Transplant
About The Position
Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state-required standards, the Social Worker conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and provides education for patients and families. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems, participates in developing and implementing treatment and transition plans, and serves as a multidisciplinary team member. The position functions within Mayo Clinic’s research, practice, and education shields and complies with ethical and NASW standards for healthcare social workers, including medical and legal responsibilities. It also serves as a resource to allied and administrative staff within Social Work and the Department of Nursing. The worker is responsible for meeting with kidney patients 21 days from surgery and providing continued follow-up to ensure their psychosocial ability to maintain the graft. Possible opportunity to work hybrid. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship except under the TN visa classification. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited Master of Social Work program.
- Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
- 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 human relations skills for interacting with patients, family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
- Psychosocial diagnostic skills.
- Two years of medical experience.
- International degrees require a detailed equivalency evaluation demonstrating a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by a NACES-member or AICE-listed organization.
- Applicants must attach a CV or resume and cover letter. Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals, or all available if fewer than three; internal candidates who have not met their department’s one- or two-year commitment must attach early release from their supervisor.
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.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and provide education to patients and 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 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 21 days from surgery and provide continued follow-up to assess 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 and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
