Social Worker - LMSW, Heart Transplant

** Why Mayo Clinic*
* Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ()  - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future.

And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

** Benefits Highlights*
* + Medical:
Multiple plan options.

+ Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

** Responsibilities*
* The heart transplant social worker delivers specialized psychosocial care to patients across the continuum of advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation. This role requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism, sound decision-making, and reliable follow-through.

As a core member of the multidisciplinary team, this position supports patients and caregivers from initial evaluation through candidacy review, waitlist management, transplant hospitalization, and lifelong post-transplant follow-up. The social worker provides psychosocial support in both inpatient and outpatient settings, addressing clinical, emotional, logistical, and caregiver-related needs while helping patients navigate insurance, disability, and financial assistance resources with clarity and empathy.

This role calls for advanced clinical judgment, strong psychosocial assessment skills, and the ability to complete urgent, high-stakes evaluations in a fast-paced environment. It also requires knowledge of psychosocial complexities associated with long-term device management, transplant readiness, and patient stability.

At Mayo Clinic Arizona, transplant social workers are valued as essential clinical partners within a highly collaborative, nationally recognized transplant program.

This role offers the opportunity to support patients and families through some of the most complex and meaningful moments in healthcare while advancing excellence in heart transplant and LVAD care.

*** This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification;
Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.*
* ** Qualifications*
* A  
** MSW degree
** from an accredited Master of Social Work Program and  
** 2 years of post-MSW social worker experience
** in a hospital setting are required.

** License/Certification*
* Active  
** Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
** license through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is required

** Additional Qualifications*
* + Transplant social work experience preferred

+ Experience working with insurance-driven care pathways or specialty medical programs preferred

+ Certification in Transplant Social Work (CCTSW) preferred, or willingness to pursue.

+ Strong work ethic and ability to manage a fast-paced transplant caseload.

+ Advanced clinical skills with the ability to work under pressure without compromising integrity or judgment.

+ Strong understanding of psychosocial patterns in chronic illness and transplant populations.

+ Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and collaborate across disciplines.

** 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) ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) ().

** Exemption Status*
* Exempt

** Compensation Detail*
* $69,451.20 - $ / year;
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

** Benefits Eligible*
* Yes

** Schedule*
* Full Time

** Hours/Pay Period*
* 80

** Schedule Details*
* Monday - Friday, Days: 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

** Weekend Schedule*
* No weekends. No call.

** International Assignment*
* No

** Site Description*
* Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona,…