Social Worker

Advocate Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Home Health Services seeks a Medical Social Worker to assess patients’ psychosocial needs in home settings and develop care plans that address those needs. You will coordinate with the care team to promote positive outcomes and ensure appropriate levels of care.

The role requires MSW, Wisconsin social work certification, and 1–2 years hospital-based experience. Full-time schedule with travel to Wisconsin locations and ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school.
• Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• 1–2 years of clinical hospital experience post licensure preferred.

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.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families, addressing end-of-life planning and social needs.
• Maintain documentation and support staff training and continuing education.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master of Social Work

Social Work Certification - Wisconsin

Job description

JobDescriptionSummary:

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’reLooking 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 aMedical 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.

WhatYou’llDo:

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

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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.