Trauma Social Worker - On Call

ThedaCare; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Trauma Social Worker to provide as-needed crisis response and psychosocial support for trauma patients and families across ThedaCare Regional Medical Centers in Appleton and Neenah. The role requires timely on-call coverage and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet diverse patient needs.

Responsibilities include on-site crisis response, EMR documentation, and developing support plans while coordinating with community resources and family members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling is required by the State of Wisconsin for certification.
• One year as a professional social worker or related field.
• Current licensure or certification in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site response within 60 minutes of being called for trauma/crisis support.
• Serves as a liaison between hospital team members, patients, families, community health, and social and governmental agencies.
• Provides and documents in the patient’s EMR a psychosocial assessment using critical thinking across multiple age groups and populations.
• Develops and implements a plan for support based on psychosocial assessment.
• Provides adaptability and ongoing assessment of evolving crisis needs.
• Provides grief and bereavement support facilitation.
• Collaborates with team on critical situations and handoffs of care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or counseling

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 Trauma Social Worker provides as-needed crisis response and support to patients and families for trauma patients at ThedaCare Regional Medical Centers in Appleton and Neenah, as well as Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Fox Valley. Performs psycho-social assessment and develops a support plan that includes sensitivity to the cultural and special needs of each situation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary and community resources to meet the assessed needs.

Schedule: 80-100 Hours per Month of On-Call After Hours between 4:00pm - 7:30am On Call 24hr coverage Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides on-site response within 60 minutes of being called for trauma/crisis support.
• Serves as a liaison between hospital team members, patients, families, community health, and social and governmental agencies.
• Provides and documents in the patient’s electronic medical record a psycho-social assessment that utilizes critical thinking skills appropriate to multiple age groups, family dynamics, diverse populations, etc.
• Develops and implements a plan for support based upon the needs of the psycho-social assessment.
• Provides adaptability and continuing assessment concerning evolving crisis process and support needs.
• Provides grief and bereavement support facilitation.
• Provides collaborative support for team members concerning critical situations such as mandatory reporting situations.
• Provides collaborative communication with hospital team members including successive handoffs of care after their shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’ degree in social work or counseling as required by the State of Wisconsin for certification
• One year as a professional social worker or related field
• Current licensure or certification in Wisconsin

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 transition from standing, sitting with movement throughout the facility Possible exposure to sharp objects and instruments Possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids and pharmacological agents; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary Occasional high noise level in work environment Possible contact with aggressive and or combative patients Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4 Scheduled FTE: 0.1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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.

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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.