Ambulatory Social Work - Care Coordination & Impact

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Middleton, WI is seeking an Ambulatory Social Work Specialist for 100% FTE day shift. Hours are Mondays–Fridays 8:30 am–5:00 pm at the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI.

The role focuses on triage for ambulatory clinic social service needs and coordinating care and referrals within the clinic setting. You will apply Trauma-Informed principles, complete patient needs assessments, and analyze chart documentation to address social determinants of health and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral science related degree (required).
• 1 year of related experience (required).
• Experience working with a diverse population base with complex social/emotional needs (required).
• Previous medical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as centralized triage for ambulatory clinic social service case and medical appointment transportation needs.
• Delegate and distribute cases to the appropriate UW Health staff personnel, complete documentation and reports, and manage less complex cases including: coordination of care and facilitation community-based referrals.
• Apply Trauma Informed principles with all interactions.
• Complete patient needs assessments and analyze chart documentation in order to optimize interventions that address social determinants of health barriers that impact adherence to care and the patient's wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral science related degree

Job description

UW Health in Middleton, WI is seeking an Ambulatory Social Work Specialist for 100% FTE day shift. Hours are Mondays–Fridays 8:30 am–5:00 pm at the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI.

The role focuses on triage for ambulatory clinic social service needs and coordinating care and referrals within the clinic setting. You will apply Trauma-Informed principles, complete patient needs assessments, and analyze chart documentation to address social determinants of health and improve