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Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Social Worker to coordinate discharge plans for hospitalized patients from admission through discharge, with biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing updates to meet evolving care needs in Care Coordination Rounds seven days a week.
The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and a current Wisconsin social work license, with at least two years in acute care; on-site schedule Monday to Friday with some weekend/holiday coverage.
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US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
Job type: On site.
Full-time equivalent: 1.0
Standard hours: 40.00
Shift: Shift 1
Shift details: Monday - Friday 0800-1630; 9 weekends, and 1 holiday a year
Responsible for coordinating the discharge plan of care for all patients during their hospital admission. Coordinates the discharge plan starting on admission and through discharge follow-up. Provides biopsychosocial assessments and provides updates that address the patient's evolving discharge care needs to timely move them to the appropriate next level of care. Establishes a plan of care that provides maximum benefit to patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in Care Coordination Rounds (CCRs) seven days a week.
A minimum of two years experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Casework in medical social work is preferred.
Master's degree in Social Work is required.
Interpersonal skills necessary to obtain information from patients, to provide counseling to patients/families, and interact effectively with patients and families. Analytical skills necessary to assess patients needs, develop associated discharge planning and develop solutions to problems concerning patients mental and physical well being.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a social worker is required.
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.