Social Worker - Part-time, EmPATH Unit
About The Position
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8 Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is now hiring a part time Social Worker for OUR NEW EmPATH Behavioral Health Unit!! EmPATH stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing, and it’s an alternative way to treat patients who present to the hospital emergency room while in a mental health crisis. To learn more about our EmPATH unit check out this video: EmPATH: Growing Care for our Community What you will work: .2 FTE = 16 hours every 2 weeks Rotating day and PM shifts every other weekend/holiday rotation. Must be available to work a variety of shifts and weekend/holiday rotation. Location: This position is located on the La Crosse main campus What you will do: Provide a variety of services to our patients in an outpatient setting including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan. Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a related field
- WI Social Worker license
Nice To Haves
- 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.
Responsibilities
- Provide a variety of services to our patients in an outpatient setting including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning
- Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan.
- Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.
Benefits
- Starting wage of $25.40/hour + more for relatable experience
- Department with a strong teamwork model
- Generous compensation and benefit package!
- Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
