Social Worker; 0.0FTE, Day Shift

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker-In Training position is designed to bridge the gap between successful completion of an appropriate master’s degree program and the provision of a temporary or permanent state license for a Medical Social Worker. It may also be used to bridge the gap between an out-of-state licensed social worker who is waiting Wisconsin licensure. This position is designed as a short-term position (not to exceed nine months-initial length of temporary license). Candidate in this position will transition into a posted and approved Medical Social Worker position as soon as state licensure granted. The Medical Social Worker-In Training role serves as an extension of the Medical Social Worker in providing a level of psychosocial services to diverse patient populations and an interdisciplinary approach to patient care to promote appropriate utilization of health care resources, provision of high-quality care, optimal clinical outcomes and patient and provider satisfaction. The Medical Social Worker-In Training assists with the identification of patients with complex or special discharge needs and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, use, and maintenance of a care plan.

Requirements

Master’s degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
1 year social work experience in a health care setting
Temporary social work licensure in the state of Wisconsin
Flexible in responding to the changing needs of the organization; demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills; provides competent, efficient and caring services.
Positive skills in communication and experience which indicate successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context.
Must be willing to be a productive team member in contributing to the continuous improvement of quality patient care.
Competency in accessing and documenting in patient documentation systems and proficiency of basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior case management experience in an inpatient health care setting.

Responsibilities

Serves as an extension of the Medical Social Worker in providing a level of psychosocial services to diverse patient populations.
Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care to promote appropriate utilization of health care resources, provision of high-quality care, optimal clinical outcomes and patient and provider satisfaction.
Assists with the identification of patients with complex or special discharge needs.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, use, and maintenance of a care plan.
Accesses and documents in patient documentation systems.
Contributes to the continuous improvement of quality patient care.