Social Worker - Ambulatory Primary Care

About the role

Be part of something remarkable Bring your passion for helping others to UW Health! We are seeking a Social Worker – Ambulatory Primary Care to support the OB/GYN, Adult and Peds Rheumatology and Junction Road Pediatrics departments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components.
• Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
• Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health history/symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support and vulnerability.
• Recommend consultation requests as appropriate.
• May 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work Required
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• 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
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Schedule

Full time, 1.0 FTE position. Hours primarily Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Hybrid position allowing 2-3 days per week of remote work.