Clinic Social Worker

553 Aurora Family Service, Inc.

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 41,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Aurora Family Service – Supportive Counseling Services in Milwaukee is hiring a licensed Social Worker to perform culturally responsive psychosocial screening and provide social work and therapeutic interventions to outpatients and families.

This full-time, hybrid role requires a MSW, Wisconsin license, and at least 1 year of experience in a complex care setting. Pay ranges $30.70–$46.05 per hour, with 40 hours a week, scheduled 3 days in-clinic.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work required.
Wisconsin Social Worker license required.
Typically 1 year of social work experience in a complex care system.

Responsibilities

Performs culturally responsive psychosocial screening and assessment.
Provides social work and therapeutic interventions to patients and families.
Facilitates transitions to home and community and coordinates care.
Documents activities in accordance with regulations and dept. standards.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Case management

Health coaching

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Word processing

Email / EHR

Job description

Department: 39602 Aurora Family Service - Supportive Counseling Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Hybrid role with in-clinic time scheduled 3 days per week at the Center for Senior Health and Longevity. Schedule is Mon-Fri during typical clinic hours. No on-call or weekend expectations.

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

Major Responsibilities:

Performs culturally responsive psychosocial screening and assessment to identify social, psychological, behavioral, economic, and environmental needs of outpatients and their families.
May include family needs assessment, assessment of safety and environment risk, and assessment of resource needs.
Develops goals related to the social, psychological, behavioral, economic, and environmental needs of the patient and family, and in alignment with the patient’s overall health goals.
Identifies potential risks and barriers to positive health outcomes.
Identifies other necessary resources and services both within the health care system and the community which may include safety planning.
Provides appropriate social work and therapeutic interventions to facilitate the execution of the social care plan.
Includes psychosocial and supportive counseling, health behavior coaching, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation and health literacy, case management, and crisis intervention services.
Provides education to patients and families regarding Advance Care Planning for health care decision-making and assists with the execution of those documents as necessary.
Facilitates safe and effective transitions to home and community.
Facilitates smooth handoffs to other professional and community support providers.
Assists with problem-solving and resolution of barriers to access to care.
Incorporates systemic and solution-focused approach to case management and care coordination.
Serves as integral member of health care team supporting team-based approach to care management.
Provides effective communication and collaboration with team members.
Provides patient navigation and advocacy services.
Participates in outpatient care management initiatives as well as strategies aimed at enhancing the patient experience and improving clinic and department quality.
Participates in research activities.
Adheres to evidence-based and industry best practices for professional social work.
Adheres to the social work professional code of ethics and demonstrates decision-making based on ethical principles.
Documents social work activities in accordance with department protocols and standards and in keeping with all relevant federal and state regulations.
Provides strength-based, social work services to diverse patient populations using a cultural humility framework and grounded in principles of trauma-informed care.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Social Worker license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required:

Master's Degree in Social Work.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in providing social work services within a complex care system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and methods, and the ability to apply these in a health care setting. Demonstrated decision‑making, team building, time management, customer service, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Intermediate computer skills including word processing, presentation applications and electronic mail. Demonstrated organization and time management skills. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Generally exposed to a patient care environment. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Must sit, stand, speak, read/write, and walk throughout the workday. Position may require travel; therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. and use repetitive activities of the fingers, hands and wrists. Must have functional sight and hearing.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: