Mayo Clinic
Social Worker
$62,000-80,000 / year
Phoenix, Arizona
Full-Time
On-site
3 months ago
JobLeap AI Summary
Support patients through the kidney transplant journey as a Social Worker, providing emotional, financial, and educational assistance. Work closely with the transplant team and advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system.
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative interdisciplinary team
Patient-centered care
Clinical advancement supported
Focus on psychosocial support
Diversity and inclusion values
About the job
As a Social Worker for the Kidney Complex Care Transplant Team in Phoenix, AZ, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial support to patients undergoing kidney transplantation. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, and financial needs throughout the transplant process.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans
- Offer counseling and brief behavioral interventions
- Assist patients in accessing financial and community resources
- Educate patients and families about transplant expectations
- Maintain patient records and documentation
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Arizona LMSW license required
- One year of medical or clinical experience preferred
Additional Qualifications
- Familiarity with chronic illness and transplant care
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Certification in Transplant Social Work preferred or willingness to obtain
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Retirement savings options
- Supportive, multidisciplinary environment
- Emphasis on diversity and equal opportunity
About Mayo Clinic
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Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research. Founded in 1864, it operates major campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. Employing over 83,000 staff, including more than 7,300 physicians and clinical residents, Mayo Clinic specializes in treating complex cases through tertiary care and destination medicine. It is also home to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, offering top-ranked medical education programs.