Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Social Worker for Adult Inpatient services to evaluate complex patient situations and develop individualized care plans. The role requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and allows for hybrid work options once established.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with patients and families to address goals and barriers, participate in discharge planning, and use crisis intervention strategies as needed. A robust benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• 2 years prior hospital-based social work experience preferred.
• Certifications in Advanced Practice Social Work (CAPSW), Independent Social Work (CISW), or Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in Wisconsin within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex patient and family situations.
• Collaboratively develop patient goals and evaluate care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning for post-discharge services.
• Engage patient/family in treatment and decision-making.

Skills

Social work evaluation

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital

Madison, WI, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, day shift. Hours will be eight-hour shifts, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. No weekends required. This is a hybrid position – the department standard is to allow for up to one day per week of remote work beginning six months after hire. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

We are seeking a Social Worker – Adult Inpatient to:

• Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components.
• Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
• Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health history/symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support and vulnerability.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients requiring post-discharge services which may include transitions to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient dialysis, Acute Rehab, hospice and transportation needs.
• May engage patient/family in the treatment and decision-making process with respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy, and right to self-determination.
• May utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work Required

Work Experience

• 2 years prior hospital based social work experience Preferred
• 2 years prior hospital or community-based social work experience if supporting the HIV Clinic Preferred2 years prior hospital or clinic based pediatric experience if supporting American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required or
• Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.