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Ascension
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Social Worker Case Management Services

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

Assesses patients' needs and coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge within Case Management departments. Provides support and education regarding resources available to cope with emotional, financial and social needs that arise with a diagnosis.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Develops care plans for patients based on assessment findings and consideration of needs and preferences.

Assesses complex emotional, psychological and physical issues to understand what the patient requires and how social work can provide support.

Advocates for patients' needs and ensures the medical system respects their rights and caters to their preferences.

Maintains ongoing dialog with leadership and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

One or more of the following:

Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s)

Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The social worker assesses patient needs and coordinates interdisciplinary care plans from admission through discharge. They provide emotional and resource support while advocating for patient rights within the medical system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin license as a Clinical Counselor or Social Worker. A high school diploma with two years of experience, an associate degree, or four years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care planningPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary coordinationPatient advocacyCrisis interventionResource coordinationPsychosocial assessmentDischarge planningEmotional supportMedical system navigation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Wisconsin111 active6,469 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 30% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Social Worker listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,430 in the last 30 days1,521 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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7
$120k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Below most Social Work Case Manager listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.