Transplant Social Worker (LMSW) – Heart Care Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Arizona is seeking a transplant social worker to deliver expert psychosocial care for patients across heart failure, LVAD, and heart transplant programs. You will support patients and families from evaluation to post-transplant follow-up, guiding insurance, disability and financial resources with empathy and clarity.

The role requires an MSW and LMSW in Arizona, plus 2+ years of post-MSW hospital social work experience. Transplant experience and CCTSW are preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited Master of Social Work Program.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license in Arizona is required.
• Minimum 2 years post-MSW hospital social work experience.
• Transplant social work experience preferred; certification preferred or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial care to patients across heart failure, LVAD, and transplantation.
• Support patients and caregivers from initial evaluation through candidacy, waitlist, hospitalization and post-transplant follow-up.
• Provide psychosocial support in inpatient and outpatient settings; navigate insurance, disability and financial assistance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient stability and timely care.
• Perform urgent, high-stakes evaluations with advanced clinical judgment under pressure.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Caseload management

Education

MSW degree from an accredited program

Job description

Mayo Clinic Arizona is seeking a transplant social worker to deliver expert psychosocial care for patients across heart failure, LVAD, and heart transplant programs. You will support patients and families from evaluation to post-transplant follow-up, guiding insurance, disability and financial resources with empathy and clarity.

The role requires an MSW and LMSW in Arizona, plus 2+ years of post-MSW hospital social work experience. Transplant experience and CCTSW are preferred.