Social Worker

Good Samaritan Society; Town of Wausau (WI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation’s largest rural health system, seeks an experienced social worker to provide counseling and support within healthcare and home care programs. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care among patients, families, and clinicians while addressing psychosocial and economic needs.

The role requires crisis intervention and advocacy, with a focus on effective communication and professional conduct.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive social work services and counseling as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and plan healthcare programs for patients/clients/residents and families.
• Respond to abuse, neglect, or violence per ethics policies and state laws; assist in care planning.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Wisconsin Social Work Certification or equivalent license

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 Wausau Ctr
Location: Wausau, WI
Address: 2727 Plaza Dr, Wausau, WI 54401, 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.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package

For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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
Featured: No