Ambulatory Social Worker - Neurology

Work Schedule :

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE day shift position. Hours will be primarily Mondays – Fridays, 8:00am – 4:30 pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Put your passion for helping people to use at UW Health.

We are seeking an Ambulatory Social Worker to:

Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components.

Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement and evaluates outcomes of individualized care plans.

Engage patient/family in the treatment and decision-making process with respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy, and right to self-determination.

Utilizes crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.

At UW Health, you will have :

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education :

Minimum – Master’s Degree in Social Work

Work Experience :

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

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum – 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 and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, 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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