Social Worker

Job Details

Pride Health is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to support our client’s Healthcare Facility in Waukesha, WI 53189. This is a 3-month contract assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work and case management services to patients and their families throughout the hospital stay.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs, barriers to care, and appropriate interventions.
• Deliver crisis intervention, emotional support, and brief counseling for patients and families experiencing acute or complex situations.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health diagnoses and incorporate appropriate interventions into patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Identify patient resource needs and connect individuals with appropriate community programs, services, and support agencies.
• Cook up referrals and facilitate communication between the hospital and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Arrange and facilitate interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings as needed.
• Respond to patient, family, staff, and community information and referral requests in a timely manner.
• Advocate for patients by helping address psychosocial barriers and promoting access to appropriate services.
• Aid patients and families with problem-solving, coping strategies, and wellness-focused planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, or higher required.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin.
• Previous hospital social work experience preferred.
• Prior Emergency Department experience highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity).
• 401(k)-retirement savings.
• Life & disability insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Legal support.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors.

About the Role

Pride Health is a top-tier healthcare organization offering a supportive environment for its employees.

Skills

• Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proven ability to advocate for patients.

Pay

$34-$37/hr. On W2 (Negotiable - Pay Rate is based on experience)

Schedule

Shift start times at 8:00 AM or 12:00 PM (8.5-hour shifts - including meal break)/ Weekday and weekend coverage required. (40 hrs./ wk.)

Employer Information

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.