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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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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

As an Independent Living Donor Advocate, you will operate independently from the Transplant Center while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include:

+ Serving as an impartial advocate for potential living kidney and liver donors, separate from the recipient’s care team.

+ Supporting donor rights throughout all phases of care including pre-donation, donation, and post-donation.

+ Assessing and documenting donor comprehension of informed consent, evaluation, surgical procedures, and follow-up requirements.

+ Educating donors on grievance procedures and assisting with resolution.

+ Ensuring compliance with medical and legal standards.

+ Acting as a resource for staff within the Section of Social Work and 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

To be considered for this position, you must have a Master in Social Work (MSW) degree, and clinical level licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in living organ donation, transplantation, medical ethics, informed consent, and donor decision-making.

+ Candidates with diverse perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications

+ Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality, 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 and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and in written form.

Licensure

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

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered:

+ CV/Resume

+ Cover letter

+ Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals. If you have less than 3 completed, please attach what is available.

+ Internal applicants that have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their supervisor.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$74,422 - $111,696 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

64

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday with 1 consistent day off during the week; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

International Assignment

No

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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

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" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) 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.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.