Social Worker

aah; South Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Medical Social Worker to join the Social Services department in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, care planning, discharge coordination, and collaboration with the care team to promote positive patient outcomes in the home and hospital settings.

Requires a Master of Social Work and 1–2 years of clinical hospital experience post-licensure; Wisconsin social work certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work is required or preferred.
• Experience in a clinical hospital setting is preferred after licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive social work services including assessments, care planning, interventions, and discharge coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely care transitions and access to services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Department

11210 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Social Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Monday-Friday day shift with weekend rotation.

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

Job Description Summary

Supports the mission of Advocate Home Health Services by delivering cost-effective, outcome-focused, and patient-centered care. Assesses patients' psychosocial needs in the home setting, develops and implements care plans to address those needs, and collaborates with the care team to coordinate services and promote positive patient outcomes.

Where You Will Work :

Aurora St. Luke's South Shore is a hospital serving the South Shore community. A nationally recognized health care provider, we offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well.

We're Looking For:

Licensure or Certifications

WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin

Education/Experience

• Masters of Social Work services from an accredited school
• Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a clinical, hospital setting post licensure preferred.

As a Medical Social Worker, you will:

• Provide comprehensive social work services, including assessments, care planning, interventions, and discharge coordination, to meet patients' psychosocial needs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely care transitions and access to services such as post-acute care, mental health support, and community resources.
• Educates and advocates for patients and families, connects them with appropriate services, and addresses issues like end-of-life planning, abuse, and social needs. Manages care progression to optimize outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain documentation, compliance with regulations, and professional standards, while supporting staff training and continuing education.

What You'll Do:

• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday day shift with weekend rotation.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Exposed to patient care environment. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases, therefore team members must abide by personal protective equipment as ordered.
• Weekend, holidays, and evening coverage per site requirement.
• Position requires sitting, standing, speaking, reading/writing, and walking throughout the workday.
• Fast paced work environment with established time constraints per site.

Our Commitment to You:

• CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and morePaid Time Off programs
  Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neuros