Evening Social Worker – Emergency Department

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health's East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI is seeking a Social Worker for the Emergency Department to work full time evening shifts (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) Monday–Friday. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for ED patients and their families.

You will collaborate with the ED team on trauma activations, crisis support, and community resource coordination, with opportunities for clinical supervision toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• 2 years hospital-based social work experience preferred.
• Certifications: CAPSW, CISW, or LCSW within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to ED patients and families.
• Respond to trauma activations, assist with psychiatric dispositions and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with community programs to address psychosocial barriers to discharge.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Trauma response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resource navigation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UW Health's East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI is seeking a Social Worker for the Emergency Department to work full time evening shifts (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) Monday–Friday. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for ED patients and their families.

You will collaborate with the ED team on trauma activations, crisis support, and community resource coordination, with opportunities for clinical supervision toward licensure.