Job Description

The Donor Social Worker conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individual psychotherapy, treatment plans, and support, including coordination of discharge planning for potential kidney and liver donors through all phases of care including pre-donation, donation, and post-donation.

The Donor Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary transplant team, complies with required standards for 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.

To be considered for this position, you must have a master's in social work (MSW) degree, and clinical level licensure

Licensure

• LICSW licensure to practice independently at the clinical level is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, knowledge of the types of treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
• Strong communication skills, both in verbal and written form, are needed to interact with patients, patient’s family members, multidisciplinary team, community agencies, and other resources.
• Psychosocial diagnostic skills.

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 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) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).
  

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.