Social Worker

Facility: Marsh Wausau Ctr
Location: Wausau, WI

About the role

Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities.

Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages. Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available.

Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assist with social, emotional, and economic concerns of patients, clients, residents, and their families/caregivers.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding medical situations.
• Coordinate healthcare programs among patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence in accordance with professional ethics and state laws.
• Develop care plans by obtaining resources from social, health, and human services agencies.
• Provide referrals, information, and education on available programs and services.
• Participate in care conferences and transitional rounding as an advocate.
• Utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare teams through effective communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.
• Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Social Work Certification or Social Work Training Certificate within two years of hire date, resulting in obtaining your WI State Social Work license.

Department Details

Our Community Resources team offers a collaborative, team-based environment where social workers function both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, with strong support and shared problem-solving. We prioritize open, effective communication and provide a supportive workplace with mentorship and resources to help you succeed. We are committed to work-life balance through manageable caseloads and team-based coverage, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining personal well-being.

Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Pay

Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.