Social Worker - Emergency Department - University Hospital

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, .60 FTE night shift position. Weekend shifts Friday

• Sunday nights 11:00PM - 7:30AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking a Social Worker to:

• Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to Emergency Department patients and their social supports.

• Provide response and intervention in the context of Trauma activations, provide acute grief support, assist with psychiatric dispositions, support patient needs being assessed and met (including but not limited to: transportation, mental health, housing/homelessness, in-home support, hospice, and insurance programs).

• Serve as a support to patients, families, and the ED team in the context of abuse and neglect concerns.

• Connect patients with community programs and resources to support resolution of psychosocial risks and barriers to discharge from the hospital and overall health and wellbeing.

• Intervene with support systems that are caring for patients with complex medical needs, providing support, crisis management, and education as indicated.

• Support the Social Work team via case consultation, coverage support, and as a partner in improvement projects, as indicated.

• Optionally participate in clinical supervision to elevate to advanced clinical licensure status in the field of Social Work.

• Optionally participate in Social Work staffing models to address Social Work needs in the various care environments across our care continuum.

• Utilize Social Work interventions to enhance patient and family functioning.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Emergency Department team to develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.

Education:

Minimum

• Master's Degree in Social Work.

Work Experience:

Preferred

• Two (2) years prior hospital based social work experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed in the state of Wisconsin with one of the following within 90 days of hire:

• Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)
• Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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