Social Worker - Emergency Services/EmPATH Unit

Gundersen Health System; United States; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Social Worker to support EmPATH Behavioral Health and Emergency Services in La Crosse, WI. This on‑call role covers weekdays, weekends, and holidays, with flexible shifts to meet patient needs.

You will provide discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, ACP completion, and long‑term care planning in outpatient settings, acting as a system consultant while advancing patient‑centered care.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• WI Social Worker license required.
• 1 year hospital/medical social services experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide discharge planning and care coordination in outpatient settings.
• Perform care navigation and resource connections for patients.
• Support ACP completion and long‑term care planning.
• Act as a consultant and leader across the system to support care delivery.

Conocimientos

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Care navigation

Outpatient services

Clinical assessment

Educación

Bachelor's in Social Work

WI Social Worker license

Descripción del empleo

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

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Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is now hiring a Social Worker for EmPATH Behavioral Health and Emergency Services!

EmPATH stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing, and it’s an alternative way to treat patients who present to the hospital emergency room while in a mental health crisis.

To learn more about our EmPATH unit check out this video: EmPATH: Growing Care for our Community

What you will work:

This is an on‑call position requiring availability and flexibility to cover sick calls, planned time off, and medical leaves across weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

• 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Location:

This position is located on the La Crosse main campus.

What you will do:

Provide a variety of services to our patients in an outpatient setting including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long‑term care planning. Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provide interventions to support the individualized treatment plan. Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

In addition to the rewarding work, you’ll receive:

• Starting wage of $25.95/hour + more for relatable experience
• A highly adaptable and mission‑driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a related field
• WI Social Worker license
• It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.

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