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Social Work - Social Worker - $65K-98K per year

UW Health, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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UW Health is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements

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Staff Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Bring your passion for helping people to UW Health! We are seeking a

Social Worker – Advanced Heart Failure, VAD and Transplant

to: Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to hospital inpatients and their social supports.

Provide discharge planning support, connect patients with community and government programs to support resolution of psychosocial risks and barriers to VAD placement/Transplant and discharge from the hospital, and support overall health and wellbeing.

Intervene with support systems that are caring for patients with complex medical needs including advanced heart failure, provide support, crisis management, and education as indicated.

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

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

At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Be part of something remarkable Bring your passion for helping people to UW Health! We are seeking a

Social Worker – Advanced Heart Failure, VAD and Transplant

to: Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to hospital inpatients and their social supports.

Provide discharge planning support, connect patients with community and government programs to support resolution of psychosocial risks and barriers to VAD placement/Transplant and discharge from the hospital, and support overall health and wellbeing.

Intervene with support systems that are caring for patients with complex medical needs including advanced heart failure, provide support, crisis management, and education as indicated.

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

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

At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work Required

Work Experience 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

Licenses & Certifications 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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. View Full Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job ID #40940. Posted job title: Social Worker - Adult Inpatient, Advanced Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant - UH About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Why Vivian Health?

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