Ambulatory Social Work Specialist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Middleton, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

100% FTE, Day shift position. Hours will be Mondays - Fridays from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. You will work at the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI. 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 analyze chart documentation in order to optimize interventions that address social determinants of health barriers that impact adherence to care and the patient's wellbeing.

Requirements

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

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 analyze 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
• 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: Mid Level