Social Worker Case Management

Ascension•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Behavioral Health Social Worker at Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. The position is full-time, working days. The social worker will be responsible for creating care plans, serving as a resource for various patient needs, advocating for resources, maintaining communication with supervisors and care transition teams, and acting as a resource for medical record documentation and complex level of care recommendations.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
Serve as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of health plan.
Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.