Social Worker - Adult Neurology Clinic

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Work hours are primarily Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Hybrid position – this position may work up to 1 day per week remotely. Be part of something remarkable Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. We are seeking a Social Worker – Adult Neurology to: Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components. Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement and evaluates 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. Assessment will reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, which are comprehensive in relation to the patient’s age, diagnosis, support systems, and extent of intervention anticipated.

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

• Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components.
• Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement and evaluates 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.
• Assessment will reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, which are comprehensive in relation to the patient’s age, diagnosis, support systems, and extent of intervention anticipated.

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
• 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: Mid Level