Social Worker, Urgent Care

Work Schedule

This is a full time, 100% FTE position, day/evening. Monday – Friday between the
hours of 12:00pm – 8:00m, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the
operational needs of the department.

This position will provide primary onsite coverage for Union Corners Urgent Care
daily, with remote support provided to West Towne Urgent Care.

Be part of something remarkable

Put your passion for helping people to use at UW Health.

We are seeking a Social Worker – Urgent Care to:

* Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical, and
psychosocial components in a fast-paced, episodic care environment.
* Collaboratively develop patient goals, provide brief interventions, address
immediate barriers, and support safe and appropriate care transitions or
follow-up.
* Assess and respond to social drivers of health impacting urgent care
utilization, including housing instability, food insecurity, transportation
barriers, financial strain, limited access to primary care, and safety
concerns.
* Provide resource connection and care coordination to address immediate needs,
reduce barriers to discharge, and support linkage to community services and
ongoing care.
* May engage patient/family in the treatment and decision-making process with
respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient
privacy, and right to self-determination.

At UW Health, you will have

* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance. 
* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth
by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications
* 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
* 2 years prior hospital or clinic based pediatric experience if supporting
American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
* Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) in the state of Wisconsin
within 90 Days Required or
* Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) in the state of Wisconsin within
90 Days Required or
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90
Days Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for
everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for
people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as
we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each
employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW
Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an
exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of
care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty
care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are
proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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