Social Worker

Good Samaritan Society; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary team. You will provide counseling on healthcare and home care programs, coordinate care plans, and assist families with understanding medical situations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, hospital experience preferred, and Wisconsin licensure with BLS certification within six weeks of hire. Excellent communication and advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment; multi-state licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services.
• Serves on the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and plan programs for patients/clients/residents and families.
• Responds to suspected abuse/neglect/violence per NASW Code of Ethics and state laws.
• Develops plan of care by obtaining resources from social, health and human services agencies.
• Provides referrals and education regarding available programs and services.
• Participates in care conferences and transitional rounding; acts as advocate and uses critical thinking.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00

Job Summary

Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.

Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision‑making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required.

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi‑state licensure privilege.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In Wisconsin:

Wisconsin Social Work Certification or Social Work Training Certificate within two years of hire date, resulting in obtaining your WI State Social Work license.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0267416
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No