Social Worker
About The Position
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate and provide social services for patients of all ages in the patient's care setting. The role supports patients and families as they navigate the medical system, assesses and monitors their mental and emotional health, provides short-term counseling and therapy, and communicates patient needs and concerns to the medical team. This PRN, on-call role is in the Care Management department and Behavioral Health/Social Work core function at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The position is hybrid. Required internet speeds are at least 20 Mb download, 6 Mb upload, and latency under 100 ms; higher speeds are preferred. Compensation is $29.55–$44.32, with the actual rate based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. A master's degree in social work is required. A bachelor's degree in social work plus five years of social work or social service clinical experience may be considered instead. Wisconsin or Illinois social work licensure, an eligible temporary Social Worker license while completing full licensure requirements, and Basic Life Support certification are required. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal transportation are required in roles where travel is necessary.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in social work plus five years of social work or social service clinical experience may be considered.
- Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Wisconsin or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Illinois.
- Eligible temporary Social Worker license while completing examination requirements for full licensure; full licensure must be obtained within the timeframe permitted under the temporary license and applicable state regulations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- For roles requiring travel, a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal transportation.
- Internet connection with download speed of at least 20 Mb, upload speed of at least 6 Mb, and latency/ping under 100 ms.
Nice To Haves
- Prior social work or social service clinical experience directly transferable to a healthcare environment.
- Two years of home care, hospice, discharge planning, or related experience.
- In Wisconsin, licensure as a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW), Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- In Illinois, licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Preferred internet speeds of 100 Mb or higher download, 10 Mb or higher upload, and latency/ping under 60 ms.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide social services for patients of all ages in the patient's care setting.
- Help patients and families navigate the medical system.
- Assess and monitor patients' and family members' mental and emotional health.
- Provide short-term counseling and therapy.
- Communicate patient needs and concerns to the larger medical team.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
