Pediatric Social Worker: Family Support & Discharge Planning Onsite

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Social Worker for inpatient and outpatient settings in Milwaukee. The role focuses on discharge planning and addressing the social, psychological, and economic needs of children and families, coordinating with care teams to ensure follow-up and community referrals.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and Wisconsin social work licensure, with 1+ year of experience. Onsite at Milwaukee Hospital, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of social work or related field experience required.
• Master's Degree MSW required.
• Licensed Social Worker in Wisconsin (APSW/Clinical/Independent) options.

Responsibilities

• Understands and satisfies the needs of neonatal through adult patients and families.
• Assists families via short-term, crisis counseling; referrals to community agencies and services.
• Helps plan for future health care needs of the child, admitted or not.
• Consults with other professional staff to align on strengths and needs of patients and families.
• Assesses medical care/history to assist medical staff with diagnosis and plan.
• Performs duties courteously and respectfully toward patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Social work experience

Discharge planning

Family counseling

Education

Master's degree MSW

Job description

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Social Worker for inpatient and outpatient settings in Milwaukee. The role focuses on discharge planning and addressing the social, psychological, and economic needs of children and families, coordinating with care teams to ensure follow-up and community referrals.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and Wisconsin social work licensure, with 1+ year of experience. Onsite at Milwaukee Hospital, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, no evenings or weekends.