Hospital Social Worker

Description

The Social Worker at Unity provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patients and family needs. They participate in the provision of bereavement services as needed.

Schedule

Part-time (24 hours per week), working 3 days per week from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Includes every 4th weekend rotation and one holiday every other year.

What You'll Do

• Completing initial psychosocial assessments and establishing individualized plans of care.
• Providing emotional support, education, crisis counseling, and advocacy.
• Communicating regularly with patients, families, caregivers, and facility partners.
• Assessing bereavement risk and supporting grief services as needed.
• Cooking community resources and referrals to ensure safe, appropriate care in the home.
• Aiding families with funeral planning upon request.
• Participating in IDT meetings, plan-of-care reviews, and team collaboration.
• Working with Volunteer Services to align volunteers and coordinate Veteran pinning ceremonies.
• Supporting process improvements and using Unity’s specialty programs (Gifted Wishes, Holistic Harmonies, Respecting Valor).
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and adhering to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Participating in the 24/7 coverage rotation and maintaining dependable attendance.

Why Unity?

Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits! Health: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care. Life: Paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement. Security: 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options. Compensation: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement. Career: Internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook); highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures; compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity; satisfaction of mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures; performance of other job-related duties as assigned; ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.
• Minimum Qualifications & Certification/Licensure: Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other fields related to social work, along with one year in a healthcare setting; Master’s of Social Work preferred; certification or licensed as a social worker (CSW, CAPSW, CISW, or LCSW) by the State of Wisconsin is required; valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.