Social Worker

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Town of Minocqua (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minocqua, WI seeks a social work professional to provide counseling on healthcare and home care programs. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to assist patients and families in addressing social, emotional, and economic concerns, coordinating care across teams and agencies.

The role includes crisis intervention, planning care with resources, advocacy, and continued participation in care conferences to support patient well-being and outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assist patients/families with social, emotional and economical concerns.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate care among patients, families and healthcare teams.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate resources with social, health and human services agencies.

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 Minocqua Ctr

Location: Minocqua, WI

Address: 9576 WI-70, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00

Department Details

Our Community Resources team offers a collaborative, team-based environment where social workers function both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, with strong support and shared problem-solving. We prioritize open, effective communication and provide a supportive workplace with mentorship and resources to help you succeed. We are committed to work-life balance through manageable caseloads and team-based coverage, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining personal well-being.

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.

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-0271084

Job Function: Care Coordination

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