Heart Transplant Social Worker (LMSW) - Impact & Growth

Mayo Clinic; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Delta Dental or reimbursement account

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Arizona is seeking a transplant social worker to deliver specialized psychosocial care across heart failure, LVAD, and heart transplantation. The role requires clinical judgment, efficiency, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

As a core member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients and caregivers from evaluation through waitlist management, hospitalization, and lifelong follow-up, addressing clinical, emotional, financial,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active LMSW license through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is required.
• Transplant social work experience preferred, or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized psychosocial care to patients across heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation.
• Support patients and caregivers from initial evaluation through candidacy review, waitlist management, transplant hospitalization, and lifelong post-transplant follow-up.
• Provide psychosocial support in inpatient and outpatient settings addressing clinical, emotional, logistical, and caregiver-related needs while guiding insurance, disability, and financial assistance resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MSW degree

2 years post-MSW experience

Job description

Mayo Clinic Arizona is seeking a transplant social worker to deliver specialized psychosocial care across heart failure, LVAD, and heart transplantation. The role requires clinical judgment, efficiency, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

As a core member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients and caregivers from evaluation through waitlist management, hospitalization, and lifelong follow-up, addressing clinical, emotional, financial,