Social Worker, Pediatric Specialty
About The Position
Work Schedule : Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 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. 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
- 2 years prior hospital based social work experience 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 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.
- 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
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
