Social Worker, Transplant

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

55d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 55 years the UW Health Transplant Center has led the nation in serving adult and pediatric transplant patients and living and deceased organ donors who provide the gift of life. Come make a difference in the lives of transplant patients at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Social Worker 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. Network proactively with and demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of State rules and Federal regulations that ensure safety, quality of life, and protection of patient rights. Utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work Required
• Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) within 90 Days Required or
• Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) within 90 Days Required or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 90 Days Required

Nice To Haves

• Transplant experience Preferred
• Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW) 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.
• Network proactively with and demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of State rules and Federal regulations that ensure safety, quality of life, and protection of patient rights.
• Utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees