Social Worker (32 hours per week) #4478

Reedsburg Area Medical Center; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is seeking a Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on discharge planning, coordinating referrals, addressing financial issues, and advocating for patients across hospital and clinic settings.

The Social Worker assists patients with emotional support, connects them to counseling services and community resources, and collaborates with the Discharge Planning Team in the acute care setting. This position requires Wisconsin licensure and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BSW or related field required; Wisconsin licensure expected.
• If Bachelor's in related field, must obtain Social Worker certificate.
• Wisconsin licensure is required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with discharge planning and referrals to services.
• Address financial issues, advocacy, and by coordinating resources.
• Provide emotional support and counseling referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with Discharge Planning Team and physicians in acute care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Organization

Documentation

Computer literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSW or related field

If Bachelor's in related field, must obtain Social Worker certificate

Licensure in Wisconsin

Job description

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is recruiting a Social Worker to join our team!

Position Summary:

The Social Worker assists the patients at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center hospital and clinics. These tasks could include but are not limited to discharge planning arrangements, i.e. nursing referral, equipment, nursing home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping; financial issues; complaints, concerns and advocacy. The Social Worker is aware of community resources and communicates resources depending on needs of patient. The Social Worker assist patients to deal with emotional issues, i.e. counseling services, finances, support groups. The Social Worker at RAMC works with all age population and is knowledgeable on emotional, spiritual and social aspects that impact their lives.

Job Relationships:

Reports to Director of Med Surg Unit and collaborates with Discharge Planning Team in the acute care setting.

Primary Customer Served:

• Neonatal (Birth – 30 days)
• Infant (31 days – 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 – 18 years)
• Adult (19 – 65 years)
• Geriatric (> 66 years)
• Family/Visitors
• Physicians
• Community Agencies
• Social Work Team

Education and Training Required:

• BSW or related field.
• If Bachelors in related field, must obtain Social Worker certificate.
• Licensure in the State of Wisconsin.

Experience:

• One (1) year in hospital, nursing home or related health field assisting patients and residents preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relates well to people.
• Works independently and under time constraints.
• Organizes work and priorities.
• Documents in a timely manner.
• Knowledgeable of computer system.
• Knowledgeable of standards, regulations and codes, applicable to Social Service activities.

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit, stand and walk during the course of a normal work day. On occasion may need to bend or squat to retrieve items or supplies, lift, push, pull or carry up to 10 pounds. Items greater than that may be delegated out to another individual. Able to spend extended periods of time on a telephone with other facilities. Occasionally work over allocated hours on a normal shift.

Benefits:

Why Join RAMC?

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is nationally ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 24+ hours per week.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life, disability, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, holiday pay, and shift/weekend differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness perks like free fitness classes and massage discounts
• Recognition programs, fun team activities, and employee appreciation events