Social Worker - Hospice

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

20h•$25

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health) is seeking a full-time skilled Social Worker for our Hospice team who is committed to excellence, enjoys teamwork, and contributes daily to our mission, vision and values. What you will work: This position is full-time (72 hours bi-weekly), primary day shifts Monday -Friday 8am - 4:30pm Every 5th weekend on-call. There is no call during the week or weekends after 4pm Holidays would be approx. 1 holiday per year on-call only What you will do: Provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral services to Gundersen Health System patients and family members Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals What you will get: Pay starting at $25.40/hour + more for relatable experience A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution) Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more! Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States What you will need: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the council on Social Work Education OR Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW OR Bachelor's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the hospice before December 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an MSW. 1 year of social worker experience in a health care setting Social Worker license in state of practice If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the council on Social Work Education OR Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW OR Bachelor's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the hospice before December 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an MSW.
1 year of social worker experience in a health care setting
Social Worker license in state of practice

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral services to Gundersen Health System patients and family members
Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals

Benefits

Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA)
Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution)
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center
Wellness program with incentives
employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
optional short-term and long-term disability coverage
employee assistance program
identity theft protection
pet insurance
Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program
discount program