Social Worker, Adult Inpatient - University Hospital

UW Health • Madison, WI

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Social Worker – Adult Inpatient to:

Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and
psychosocial components.
Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to
goal achievement and evaluate 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.
Participate in discharge planning for patients requiring post-discharge
services which may include transitions to skilled nursing facilities,
assisted living facilities, outpatient dialysis, Acute Rehab, hospice and
transportation needs.
May engage patient/family in the treatment and decision-making process with
respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient
privacy, and right to self-determination.
May utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to
address patient/family concerns.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work Required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components.
• Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate 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.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients requiring post-discharge services which may include transitions to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient dialysis, Acute Rehab, hospice and transportation needs.
• May engage patient/family in the treatment and decision-making process with respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy, and right to self-determination.
• May utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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