Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital

11 days ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join UW Health as a Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital in United States. Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, no weekends required.

Key Responsibilities

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

  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UW Health as a Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital.

Key Skills

Complex Patient EvaluationEthical AssessmentPsychosocial AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentDischarge PlanningCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionMediationPatient Rights AdvocacyConfidentiality Adherence
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital at UW Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Complex Patient Evaluation, Ethical Assessment, Psychosocial Assessment, Care Plan Development, Discharge Planning, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Mediation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will evaluate complex patient and family situations involving legal, ethical, and psychosocial components, while collaboratively developing and monitoring individualized patient care plans. Responsibilities also include participating in discharge planning for patients requiring var...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plans, Paid parental leave, Adoption assistance, Tuition benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

11d ago

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