Social Worker - Ambulatory Primary Care

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position.  Hours will fall primarily Monday –
Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.  This is a Hybrid position and allows 2-3 days per
week of remote work.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your passion for helping others to UW Health!

We are seeking a Social Worker – Ambulatory Primary Care to support the OB/GYN,
Adult and Peds Rheumatology and Junction Road Pediatrics departments:

* 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.

* Recommend consultation requests as appropriate.

* 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.

Job Description

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UW Medical Foundation benefits
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