Acute Care Social Worker - Mon-Fri, Impactful Coordination

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Medical Specialty team on the La Crosse main campus. The role focuses on patients with strong mental health needs alongside acute medical issues, offering a collaborative environment with county partners.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, care coordination, and long-term care planning, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 40-hour workweek. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning for acute care patients.
• Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provide interventions to support the individualized treatment plan.
• Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

Job description

Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Medical Specialty team on the La Crosse main campus. The role focuses on patients with strong mental health needs alongside acute medical issues, offering a collaborative environment with county partners.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, care coordination, and long-term care planning, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 40-hour workweek. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.