Ambulatory Social Work Specialist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Middleton, WI

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About The Position

Work Schedule : Full-time, 100% FTE, Day shift position. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Grow your career at UW Health! We are seeking an Ambulatory Social Work Specialist to: Serve as centralized triage for ambulatory clinic social service case and medical appointment transportation needs. Delegate and distribute cases to the appropriate UW Health staff personnel, complete documentation and reports, and manage less complex cases including: coordination of care and facilitation community-based referrals. Apply Trauma Informed principles with all interactions. Complete patient needs assessments and analyzes chart documentation in order to optimize interventions that address social determinants of health barriers that impact adherence to care and the patient's wellbeing. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral science related degree Required
• Work Experience 1 year related experience Required
• Experience working with a diverse population base, with complex social/emotional needs Required

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical setting experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as centralized triage for ambulatory clinic social service case and medical appointment transportation needs.
• Delegate and distribute cases to the appropriate UW Health staff personnel
• Complete documentation and reports
• Manage less complex cases including: coordination of care and facilitation community-based referrals.
• Apply Trauma Informed principles with all interactions.
• Complete patient needs assessments and analyzes chart documentation in order to optimize interventions that address social determinants of health barriers that impact adherence to care and the patient's wellbeing.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees