Social Worker Behavioral Health

Location: Oshkosh, WI | Facility: Mercy Hospital | Department: Behavioral Health | Schedule: Part Time, Days

Responsibilities

• Build personalized care plans across the continuum that truly honor and integrate patient and family preferences.
• Serve as a frontline resource to assess, navigate, and support legal, substance abuse, crisis, and psychosocial challenges.
• Proactively remove barriers to care and connect individuals with critical community resources.
• Maintain continuous dialogue with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless transitions and responsive health plans.
• Help shape post-discharge strategies and ensure precise documentation to align treatment options with patient needs.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred: Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

About the organization

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.