Social Worker - HIV Clinic

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Social Worker to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary HIV clinical care and prevention program.

The role involves clinical and community interventions to support diverse patients, with a focus on engagement, self-management, and long-term health. It offers hybrid work with 1–2 remote days weekly and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• 2 years hospital-based social work experience preferred.
• 2 years hospital or community-based social work experience preferred if supporting HIV Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical and community interventions to assist diverse patients with complex needs.
• Address barriers affecting patient engagement and self-management within medical case management.
• Support patients over time to aid adjustment and long-term health.
• Opportunity to cofacilitate a social support group if interested.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Patient counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position with hours primarily falling Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is a hybrid position allowing for remote work approximately 1-2 days per week depending on clinical care needs.

Be part of something remarkable

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary HIV clinical care and prevention program, funded by the national Ryan White HIV/AIDS program.

We are seeking a Social Worker to:

• Utilize both clinical and community-based interventions to assist a diverse patient population facing complex medical and psychosocial needs.
• Address challenges and barriers that affect patient engagement and help improve self-management of their illness within a medical case management framework.
• Work with patients over time to support adjustment and long-term health.
• Opportunity to cofacilitate a support group if this is of interest.

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 Preferred
• 2 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

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.

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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