Social Worker - Sickle Cell and Hematology

Work Schedule: 

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday – Friday between the hours of 8;00am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Social Worker to: 

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient engagement and positive health outcomes.
• Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical, and psychosocial components.
• Network proactively with and demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources.
• 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.

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 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 – Masters 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, Equity 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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