Social Worker LMSW, TranHemOnc

The Complex Care Kidney Transplant Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through the kidney and pancreas transplant this role youll provide specialized psychosocial assessment care coordination and education within a fastpaced highly collaborative transplant environment.

Youll work closely with transplant coordinators financial teams and a multidisciplinary care team to help patients prepare for transplant navigate insurance and logistical challenges and remain engaged throughout evaluation waitlist and posttransplant phases. This position is wellsuited for social workers who enjoy complex medical work value teamwork and are comfortable navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.

Key aspects of the role include recognizing psychosocial patterns identifying potential barriers early and intervening proactively to support transplant readiness and continuity of care. Youll also help patients and caregivers understand the responsibilities involved in transplant including caregiver expectations and required followthrough. This role requires the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately including delivering difficult information related to transplant status changes delays or financial limitations while maintaining strong clinical judgment and patientcentered care.

Why Youll Love This Role
In this role youll be part of a highly specialized transplant team where your clinical expertise truly matters. Youll build meaningful longterm relationships with patients and caregivers while supporting them through some of the most complex and impactful moments of their healthcare journey. Youll have the opportunity to work at the top of your license in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that values critical thinking autonomy and professional growth. If youre an LMSW who enjoys medical social work thrives in fastpaced settings and wants to make a tangible difference in patient outcomes this role offers both challenge and purpose.

*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.

To be considered for this position you must have a Masters in Social Work degree (MSW) from an accredited Master of Social Work Program and two years of post MSW medical social work experience.

Licensure
Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transplant social work experience preferred.
• Dialysis social work experience preferred.
• Experience working with insurance driven care pathways or specialty medical programs.
• Certification in Transplant Social Work (CCTSW) or willingness to pursue.

Additional Qualifications

• 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 departments 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) () or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) ().