Social Worker - Adult Neurology Clinic

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position.  Work hours are primarily Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm.  Hybrid position – this position may work up to 1 day per week
remotely. 

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Social Worker – Adult Neurology to:

*  Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and
psychosocial components.

* Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers
to goal achievement and evaluates 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.

* Assessment will reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, which are
comprehensive in relation to the patient’s age, diagnosis, support systems,
and extent of intervention anticipated.

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

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

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.

University Hospital
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Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1
hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching
institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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UW Medical Foundation benefits
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