Social Worker

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical assessment, counseling, and advocacy for patients and families. The role emphasizes connecting patients with community resources and coordinating care within Value Based Care.

A Master’s in Social Work is required; no prior experience is necessary. This 40-hour per week daytime position invites compassionate professionals to help patients navigate social determinants of health and achieve better outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Experience not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with multi-disciplinary team to support the patient’s treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community health and social agencies to aid patient needs.
• Participates with the team on opportunities for improvement in standard work.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Care coordination

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-SSM Health West Beltline

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Social Workers provide clinical assessment, counseling, care coordination, and advocacy to help patients navigate complex medical, emotional, and social challenges. Their work connects patients with critical resources, supports positive health outcomes, and helps ensure individuals receive comprehensive, whole-person care. This role requires a Master's Degree in Social Work.

Department

Value Based Care

Schedule

40 hours per week on the day shift

Job Summary

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
• Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Social Work

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Department

8149000069 Value Based Care

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.