Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am –
4:30 pm, no weekends required. This is a hybrid position – the department
standard is to allow for up to one day per week of remote work beginning six
months after hire and will be discussed during the interviewing process. Hours
may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Social Worker – Adult Inpatient to:

* Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and
psychosocial components.
* Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to
goal achievement and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
* Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health
history/symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events,
resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support
and vulnerability.
* Participate in discharge planning for patients requiring post-discharge
services which may include transitions to skilled nursing facilities,
assisted living facilities, outpatient dialysis, Acute Rehab, hospice and
transportation needs.
* 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.
* May utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to
address patient/family concerns.

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.

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