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Social Worker; 0.0FTE, Day Shift
UnityPoint Health - Meriter
Location not stated
Manager or above
2 months ago
- crisis intervention
- Health insurance
- Pension
2 months ago
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Job Description
The Medical Social Worker provides an advanced level of psychosocial services to diverse patient populations and an interdisciplinary approach to patient care to promote appropriate utilization of health care resources, provision of high-quality care, optimal clinical outcomes and patient and provider satisfaction. The Social Worker identifies patients with complex or special discharge needs and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, use, and maintenance of a care plan. On a daily basis, the Social Worker collaborates and maintains close partnership with the RN Case Manager and other Care Coordination team members. The Social Worker maintains a patient/family-based practice providing age-appropriate assessments, advocacy, crisis intervention, discharge planning, care coordination, education, resource networking and consultation within their area of professional expertise. The Social Worker facilitates education and problem-solving in areas such as self-determination, advance care planning, adjustment to illness and acute/traumatic crises and complex care coordination to support successful transitions of care.Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
- 1 year social work experience in a health care setting
- Temporary social work licensure in the state of Wisconsin
- Flexible in responding to the changing needs of the organization; demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills; provides competent, efficient and caring services.
- Positive skills in communication and experience which indicate successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context. Must be willing to be a productive team member in contributing to the continuous improvement of quality patient care.
- Competency in accessing and documenting in patient documentation systems and proficiency of basic computer skills.
- Prior case management experience in an inpatient health care setting.
EEO/M/F/D/V
- FTE: 0.0
- Work Schedule: days, weekends, holidays
- Hours Per Week: 0-40 based on department need.
- Weekends: Some
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
- Site Address: 202 South Park Street
- City: Madison
- Zip Code: 53715
Social Worker; 0.0FTE, Day Shift · UnityPoint Health - Meriter