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Bethany-St Joseph
LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Social Worker

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35.25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: BSJ Care Center - LaCrosse, WI 54601Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $30.00 - $35.25Travel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Social ServicesSocial Worker – Bethany St. Joseph Care Center La Crosse, WI $30.00 - $235.25 hour Join a Team That Feels Like Family At the Bethany St Joseph Care Center, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community.

We provide high-quality, compassionate care to our residents, and we’re looking for a dedicated Social Worker who want to make a real difference every day.

What You’ll Do Provides process for resident admissions and readmissions that include: Coordination with nursing service Complete and accurate gathering of resident information and timely dissemination of same to departments that need to know. Payer source to be identified.

Procedures for admission at any time of day Provides resident advocacy and develops advocacy roles for staff Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing to better ensure the delivery and coordination of quality care and service to the residents.

Assists residents and/or families with financial and legal matters. Be aware of Medical Assistance, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare policies and criteria for eligibility. If necessary, referrals will be made to appropriate agencies in cases which the facility cannot serve.

Processes Level I and Level II screens timely, route and log information required. In conjunction with nursing, completes resident POLST forms. Perform general clerical duties including managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Schedule Options Monday - Friday schedule, 40 hours per week. Primarily business hours. Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Compensation & Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement / career advancement opportunities Why Work With Us?

Supportive leadership and team environment Consistent staffing and manageable workloads Opportunities for growth and advancement Strong focus on employee well-being and retention A chance to build lasting relationships with residents

Qualifications

Qualifications Active Social Worker license in WI Graduate of an accredited university with a minimum of a BA or BS in Social Work or similar discipline. Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred (not required) Strong communication and teamwork skills Compassionate, patient-centered approach Apply Today We’re hiring quickly and would love to meet you! Same-week interviews and quick hiring process are available.

Perks for working at BSJ Tuition Reimbursement- Up to $3,000 per year. Paid Time Off Program and Paid Volunteer Time Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance HRA and FSA Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical Care and Accident Insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement Plan with match Breakfast and Coffee/Tea Bar Reduced price lunch/dinner Paid Training

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will manage the process for resident admissions and readmissions, which includes coordinating with nursing services, gathering resident information, and identifying payer sources. This role also involves providing resident advocacy, assisting residents/families with financial and legal matters, and ensuring compliance with payer criteria.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Social Worker license in Wisconsin and be a graduate of an accredited university with at least a BA or BS in Social Work or a similar field. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is preferred but not required, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills.

Key Skills

Information GatheringPayer Source IdentificationNursing CoordinationFinancial AssistanceLegal Matters AssistanceMedical Assistance KnowledgeMedicare Advantage Plans KnowledgeMedicare Policies KnowledgeLevel I ScreensPOLST Forms Completion

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at BETHANY-ST JOSEPH a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,101 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Bethany-St Joseph

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, Wisconsin
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
Paid Volunteer Time
HRA and FSA
Long and Short-Term Disability
Critical Care and Accident Insurance