Social Worker - Behavioral Health

gundersenhealth; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Career development

Strong teamwork model

Job summary

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is actively hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Social Worker in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The role involves assessment, planning, education and referral services across the system, supporting organizational goals and teamwork.

The position is 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday with core business hours; no weekends or holidays. A competitive wage and generous benefits are provided, along with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Active WI Social Worker license prior to start date.
• At least 1 year of direct patient contact; interviewing/supportive counseling; crisis intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming referrals, schedule appointments, coordinate patient care, provide or assist with crisis intervention, meet with patients, facilitate/co-facilitate groups, and assist with programming needs.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Counseling

Group Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

WI Social Worker license

Job description

Job Overview

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is now hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Social Worker in Onalaska! Social Workers provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral services to Emplify Health patients and family members as well as act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Location

Onalaska, WI

What you will work

1.0 FTE = 80 hours every 2 weeks

Monday - Friday, core business hours. No weekends or holidays.

What you will do

• Assess incoming referrals, schedule appointments, coordinate patient care, provide or assist with crisis intervention, meet with patients, facilitate/co-facilitate groups, and assist with programming needs.

What you will get

• Starting wage of $25.95/hour + more for relatable experience
• Department with a strong teamwork model
• Generous compensation and benefit package!
• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in a related field
• WI Social Worker license must be active prior to start date
• 1 year of experience with direct patient contact. Interviewing/supportive counseling experience. Crisis Intervention experience.

About Emplify Health by Gundersen

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer