Social Worker, Emergency Department – East Madison Hospital

UW Health

11 days ago

Madison, Wisconsin$66K - $99KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UW Health as a Social Worker – Emergency Department, No Weekends in United States. Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, evening/night shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 3:00pm – 11:30pm, no weekends required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to Emergency Department patients and their social.

Provide response and intervention in the context of Trauma activations, provide acute grief support, assist.

develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of indi.

provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work Required Work Experience

2 years prior hospital based social work experience Preferred

2 years prior hospital or community

based social work experience if supporting the HIV Clinic Preferred

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $66K - $99K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join UW Health as a Social Worker – Emergency Department, No Weekends.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentInterventionSupportTrauma ActivationGrief SupportPsychiatric DispositionCrisis ManagementCase ConsultationDischarge PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationCare PlanningPatient AdvocacyEducationSocial Work InterventionsRisk AssessmentHospice Coordination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Emergency Department – East Madison Hospital at UW Health a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UW Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

UW Health lists compensation for this physician position at $66k to $99k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Intervention, Support, Trauma Activation, Grief Support, Psychiatric Disposition, Crisis Management, Case Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessment, intervention, and support to Emergency Department patients and their support systems, responding to trauma activations and assisting with complex needs like transportation, housing, and mental health resources. They will also serve as a support...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Tuition Benefits, Referral Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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