Hospital Social Worker: Care Planning & Advocacy

Ascension Health; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Family benefits

Legal and pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a care coordinator to assess patient needs and coordinate the interdisciplinary plan from admission to discharge. You will advocate for patient rights and coordinate resources to address emotional, financial, and social needs related to diagnosis.

From collaboration with leadership to supporting care transitions, this role emphasizes ongoing communication and plan reevaluation to ensure high-quality, person-centered care within Ascension facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed or credentialed per Wisconsin Board requirements (LPC/LMFT/LSW) before hire date.
• CCC CCMC credential preferred.
• Experience coordinating care across teams and settings.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ needs and coordinates the interdisciplinary care plan from admission to discharge.
• Advises on resources for emotional, financial and social needs related to diagnosis.
• Maintains ongoing dialogue with leadership and care transition teams to implement and reevaluate the plan.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

High school diploma with 2 years experience OR Associate/Technical degree OR 4 years related experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a care coordinator to assess patient needs and coordinate the interdisciplinary plan from admission to discharge. You will advocate for patient rights and coordinate resources to address emotional, financial, and social needs related to diagnosis.

From collaboration with leadership to supporting care transitions, this role emphasizes ongoing communication and plan reevaluation to ensure high-quality, person-centered care within Ascension facilities.