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Social Worker - Post Transplant

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, AZ · HybridFull-time$69–104K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$69–104K/yr
Location
Phoenix, AZHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Arizona LMSW License, requiredMaster's degree, required

Job overview

The Social Worker - Post Transplant conducts diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy, and educates patients and families. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems to develop and implement treatment and transition plans. It includes follow-up with kidney patients after surgery to assess psychosocial ability to maintain a graft. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship except under the TN visa classification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Assessment, nice to haveClinical Interventions, nice to haveCrisis Intervention, nice to havePsychotherapy, nice to havePatient Education, nice to haveMultidisciplinary Collaboration, nice to haveTreatment Planning, nice to haveMental Illness, requiredPersonality Development, requiredPsychiatric Treatment, requiredIndividual Therapy, requiredGroup Therapy, requiredFamily Therapy, requiredMedical Diagnosis Adjustment, requiredChronic Disease Adjustment, requiredHuman Relations, requiredPsychosocial Diagnosis, requiredTransplant Follow-Up, nice to have

Qualifications

Master's in Social Work, required2 Years Medical Experience, requiredLCSW, nice to haveArizona LMSW License, requiredSpecialty Certification or Training, nice to haveTransplant Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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

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.

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 is required from an accredited Master of Social Work Program.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Must have an advanced knowledge of categories in mental illness, personality development, knowledge of the types of psychiatric treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy.

  • Must have knowledge in adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.

  • Strong human relation skills are needed to interact with patients, patient's family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.

  • Must also have psychosocial diagnostic skills.

  • Responsible for meeting with all kidney patients 21 days from surgery, then continued follow up to ensure psychosocial ability to maintain graft.

  • 2 years medical experience required.

  • LCSW preferred.

  • Transplant experience preferred.

  • Possible opportunity to go hybrid.

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Active license through Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required.

  • Specialty certification/training as preferred by the work area.

  • A list of approved certifications is available on Mayo Clinic intranet sites.

Application Requirements

All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration:

  • CV/Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Internal applicants currently employed by Mayo Clinic are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals. If less than three have been completed, please attach as many as are available. Failure to include evaluations may result in disqualification due to an incomplete application.

  • 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).

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$69,451.20 - $104,270.40 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Days Hours after orientation: 0700-1730; Monday-Thursday 4 x 10 hour shifts per week Alternative work schedules may be available after orientation, or possible opportunity to go hybrid.

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, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Missy Egeland

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,278 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–104K/yr
  • Arizona median$74–107K/yr25 salary ranges
  • US median$66–94K/yr1,031 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $87K, is close to the Arizona median midpoint ($87K) — in the middle half of Social Worker salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Social Worker jobs in Arizona and 3,278 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,625 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,835 of the 3,278 open Social Worker jobs (56%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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