Social Worker, Pediatric Specialty

UW Health • Madison, WI

13h

About The Position

We are seeking a Social Worker to:

Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to patients and
families served by the Neurology and Neurosciences Clinic at American Family
Children’s Hospital.
Connect with community and government programs to support resolution of
psychosocial risks and barriers to overall health and wellbeing.
Intervene with support systems that are caring for children with needs
related to gender identity.
Support Pediatric Social Work team via case consultation, coverage support,
and as a partner in improvement projects, as indicated.
Optionally participate in clinical supervision to elevate to advanced
clinical licensure status in the field of Social Work.
Optionally participate in Social Work staffing models to address Social Work
needs in the various care environments across our care continuum.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and
higher). 
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.

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

• Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to patients and families served by the Neurology and Neurosciences Clinic at American Family Children’s Hospital.
• Connect with community and government programs to support resolution of psychosocial risks and barriers to overall health and wellbeing.
• Intervene with support systems that are caring for children with needs related to gender identity.
• Support Pediatric Social Work team via case consultation, coverage support, and as a partner in improvement projects, as indicated.
• Optionally participate in clinical supervision to elevate to advanced clinical licensure status in the field of Social Work.
• Optionally participate in Social Work staffing models to address Social Work needs in the various care environments across our care continuum.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level