Night ED Social Worker - Trauma & Discharge Support

UW Health

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Social Worker – Emergency Department for night shift (10-hour shifts: Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat, 9:00 pm–7:00 am). Join Wisconsin's leading hospital system to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and ED discharge planning.

You will collaborate with the ED team, connect patients to community resources, and support families facing housing, transportation, and insurance barriers. Advanced licensure opportunities and growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work required.
2 years hospital-based social work experience preferred.
Licenses/certifications in WI within 90 days required (CAPSW/CISW/LCSW).

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to ED patients and their social supports.
Respond to trauma activations, assist with psychiatric dispositions and discharge planning.
Support patients, families and ED team on abuse, housing, transportation, and insurance needs.
Connect patients with community resources to address psychosocial risks and discharge barriers.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary ED team to develop and monitor care plans.
Provide case consultation and participate in improvement projects.