Social Worker - LMSW, Heart Transplant

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

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Arizona seeks a skilled transplant social worker to deliver psychosocial care for patients with advanced heart failure, LVAD support, and heart transplantation. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to guide patients from initial evaluation through candidacy, waitlist management, hospitalization, and lifelong post-transplant follow-up.

The role requires advanced clinical judgment, strong psychosocial assessment skills, and the ability to manage high-stakes evaluations in a

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program and 2 years post-MSW hospital experience.
• Arizona LMSW license required.
• Transplant social work experience preferred; CDC/CCTSW certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial care to patients across heart failure, LVAD, and transplant care.
• Support patients and caregivers from evaluation through follow-up and readmission avoidance.
• navigates insurance, disability and financial resources with empathy and clarity.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Speed under pressure

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Tools

Transplant Social Work Certification (CCTSW)

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 andcomprehensive 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.

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: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.Monday - Friday

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.

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". Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand 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.