Social Worker

Advocate Health

9d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the mission of Advocate Home Health Services by delivering cost-effective, outcome-focused, patient-centered care. The Social Worker assesses patients’ psychosocial needs in the home setting, develops and implements care plans, and collaborates with the care team to coordinate services and promote positive outcomes. The role provides comprehensive social work services, including assessments, care planning, interventions, and discharge coordination. It works with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, timely care transitions and patient access to post-acute care, mental health support, and community resources. The Social Worker educates and advocates for patients and families, helps connect them with appropriate services, and addresses matters such as end-of-life planning, abuse, and social needs. The position also manages care progression to optimize outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure appropriate levels of care. It maintains documentation and compliance with regulations and professional standards, and supports staff training and continuing education. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday day shift and weekend rotation. Work takes place in an office and patient-care environment and requires travel. Weekend, holiday, and evening coverage may be required per site requirements. Pay range is $30.70–$46.05.

Requirements

Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin for Wisconsin locations.
Master of Social Work services from an accredited school.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting post licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ psychosocial needs in the home setting.
Develop and implement care plans to address patients’ psychosocial needs.
Provide social work assessments, care planning, interventions, and discharge coordination.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and support safe, timely care transitions.
Connect patients with post-acute care, mental health support, community resources, and other appropriate services.
Educate and advocate for patients and families.
Address issues including end-of-life planning, abuse, and social needs.
Manage care progression to optimize outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure appropriate levels of care.
Maintain documentation and comply with regulations and professional standards.
Support staff training and continuing education.