Manager Social Work Transplant

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Work Schedule: This is a full time position working core business hours, Monday through Friday, at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Training will be completed onsite. Once training is concluded, the role offers a hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work offsite 2–3 days per week. Be part of something remarkable Come lead social work services across one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric transplant programs. We are seeking a Manager, Social Work – Transplant to: Lead a specialized team of transplant social workers supporting adult and pediatric solid organ transplant programs. Balance people leadership with regulatory, quality, and program oversight. Support complex, ethically charged transplant evaluations while ensuring regulatory, audit, and documentation compliance. Collaborate closely with transplant program leaders, physicians, pharmacy, and financial counselors to optimize access, outcomes, and cost-effective care. Demonstrate strong, visible people leadership in a high-acuity, high complexity environment. Bring experience navigating regulatory and audit-driven clinical settings.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Post-Master’s degree, five (5) years social work experience, including two (2) years of health care social work experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in leadership and management.
• Experience in process improvement and quality improvement principles.
• Licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading change in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized team of transplant social workers supporting adult and pediatric solid organ transplant programs.
• Balance people leadership with regulatory, quality, and program oversight.
• Support complex, ethically charged transplant evaluations while ensuring regulatory, audit, and documentation compliance.
• Collaborate closely with transplant program leaders, physicians, pharmacy, and financial counselors to optimize access, outcomes, and cost-effective care.
• Demonstrate strong, visible people leadership in a high-acuity, high complexity environment.
• Bring experience navigating regulatory and audit-driven clinical settings.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees