Social Worker (Mental Health)

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Medical Specialty team on the La Crosse main campus. The role focuses on patients with strong mental health needs alongside acute medical issues, offering a collaborative environment with county partners.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, care coordination, and long-term care planning, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 40-hour workweek. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning for acute care patients.
• 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.

Job description

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

The Social Services team is looking for a full-time Social Worker to join the Medical Specialty team! This position focuses on patients who have strong mental health needs with acute medical issues. We are seeking someone who has a passion for mental health, knowledge of our legal system and someone who is ready to create strong relationships with our county partners!

What you will work:

• Full-time: 40 hours/week
• Business hours, Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5pm, no weekends.
• One holiday per year rotation
• Location: This position is located on the La Crosse main campus

What you will do:

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

What you will get:

• Starting wage of $25.95/hour + more for comparable 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’sdegree in Social Work or in a related field
• WI Social Worker licenseis required
• It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.

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.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

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