Social Worker (MSW)

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a qualified MSW to provide quality psychosocial care to patients and coordinate with the medical team. The role requires assessing patient needs, understanding the care plan, and supporting families throughout the planning and transition process.

You will collaborate with clinicians to develop psychosocial interventions, help arrange community resources, and advocate for patients to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent required.
• Licensed/Certified as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), APSW, CISW, or CSW.
• BLS certification required or within acceptable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients with complex care needs and creates a care plan.
• Collaborates with the health care team using strong oral and written communication.
• Develops psychosocial interventions and connects patients to community resources.
• Advocates for patients and families and coordinates discharge planning.
• Arranges resources for medications, housing, transportation, and other needs.
• Supports efforts to reduce hospital readmissions and ensure smooth transitions.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Licensed/Certified as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), APSW, CISW, or CSW

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The Social Worker MSW provides quality psychosocial care to patients and coordinates care with the medical team while consistently applying the social work code of ethics. Through the coordination of care, conducts a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs. Understands the medical plan of care, coping abilities, and barriers to care. Implements interventions and/or provides resources.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Weekend and Holiday Rotation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identifies patients with complex care needs, conducts patient psychosocial status assessment, establishes a rapport with patient/family, and actively participates in creating and implementing a plan of care to achieve outcomes.
• Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate with the health care team as needed to enhance quality and care.
• Develops psychosocial plan of intervention for the patient and family utilizing resources within the community.
• Incorporates social, emotional, financial, and spiritual aspects of care into the patient’s plan.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes/goals for individual plan for patient and modifies plan as appropriate.
• Serves as a consultant, patient advocate, and liaison for patients and families in areas of social work needs and complex psychosocial issues that could include facilitation of specialty-specific psychoeducational support groups in some care settings.
• Arranges for resources/funds to obtain medications, DME, housing, transportation, and other needed services.
• Facilitates appropriate and prompt access to primary care providers, physician specialists, and similar services as necessary.
• Coordinates patient information and communication between and among the patient/family and the referring/accepting facilities, and communicates to caregivers as applicable to ensure smooth transition of care.
• Advocates for the patient and performs discharge planning/after care coordination.
• Supports efforts to decrease hospital readmissions when possible and returns patient to the community with appropriate resources.
• Facilitates advanced care planning and lifespan planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work
• Licensed/Certified as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW)
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients .

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location

Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: No

Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.