Ambulatory Social Work Specialist

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

UW Health is seeking an Ambulatory Social Work Specialist for the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI. This 100% FTE day-shift role (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am–5:00 pm) focuses on triage for ambulatory social services, case distribution, and coordination of care, with emphasis on addressing social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed practice, documentation, and community referrals, with benefits including health/dental insurance, PTO,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral science related degree required.
• 1 year 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 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

Job Description

100% FTE, Day shift position. Hours will be Mondays - Fridays from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. You will work at the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Grow your career at UW Health.

We are seeking an Ambulatory Social Work Specialist to:

• 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.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 1 year related experience Required


• Experience working with a diverse population base, with complex social/emotional needs Required


• Previous medical setting experience Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Administrative Facilities

UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits