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Phoenix, AZ,US, US

Social Worker - Post Transplant

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$104k

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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 and comprehensive 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

Under the supervision of a social worker who meets state required standards, conducts diagnostic assessment, determines clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and psychotherapy and provides education for patients and their families.

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems. Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment/transition plan. Functions as a multidisciplinary team member.

Functions within the research, practice, and education shields at Mayo Clinic.

Complies with ethical and NASW standards for social workers in a healthcare setting including medical/legal responsibilities and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff within the section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing.

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 is required from an accredited Master of Social Work Program.

Additional Qualifications

  • Must have an advanced knowledge of categories in mental illness, personality development, knowledge of the types of psychiatric treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
  • Must have knowledge in adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
  • Strong human relation skills are needed to interact with patients, patient's family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
  • Must also have psychosocial diagnostic skills.
  • Responsible for meeting with all kidney patients 21 days from surgery, then continued follow up to ensure psychosocial ability to maintain graft.
  • 2 years medical experience required.
  • LCSW preferred.
  • Transplant experience preferred.
  • Possible opportunity to go hybrid.

Licensure/Certifications

  • Active license through Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required.
  • Specialty certification/training as preferred by the work area.
  • A list of approved certifications is available on Mayo Clinic intranet sites.
  • Application Requirements
  • All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration:
  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Internal applicants currently employed by Mayo Clinic are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals. If less than three have been completed, please attach as many as are available. Failure to include evaluations may result in disqualification due to an incomplete application.
  • Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 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).

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 in E-Verify and 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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyMedical social workTransplant supportMental illness assessmentCase management

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 20% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$69k–$104kSocial Work median $86k (middle half $70k–$92k)156 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Arizona114 active6,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 20% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,537 in the last 30 days1,436 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 14 employers
7
<$95k
5
$95k-110k
17
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
1
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
CME allowance
23%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
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#4

Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC or LMFT

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,532 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.