Social Worker - Cardiology

About the role

Guided by specialty physicians, we foster a collaborative community built on authenticity, excellence in practice, and patient-centered compassion. BayCare Clinic Cardiology is a successful, dynamic group comprised of 19 specialties. We are a physician-owned entity with joint ownership in Aurora BayCare Medical Center, a 167-bed hospital located in Green Bay, WI, offering us a built-in referral base.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services to individuals or groups including: Screening, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Determination of social work goals, Exercises professional judgment, Recognizing deviations from the usual patient/family functioning, Anticipating problems and taking measures to maximize coping capabilities.
• Documents activity in keeping with department/program protocols or standards.
• Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources.
• Advocates for patient involvement in the plan of care.
• Initiates and coordinates interventions with the activities of other members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and to coordinate interventions related to finances, housing, family discord, and other psychosocial problems.
• Provides education to patients/families regarding Advance Directives for healthcare decision-making and assists with completion of these documents as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Social Worker licensure in the state of Wisconsin is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required; Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and methods, and the ability to apply these in a healthcare setting is required.
• Must have demonstrated decision making, team building, time management, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills necessary.
• Computer skills to include MS Office and electronic medical record software needed.
• Prior experience providing social work services in a healthcare environment preferred.

Qualifications

The Clinic BayCare Clinic is a successful, dynamic group comprised of 19 specialties. We are a physician-owned entity with joint ownership in Aurora BayCare Medical Center, a 167-bed hospital located in Green Bay, WI, offering us a built-in referral base. Each of our specialty practices have clinical autonomy and are financially sound.

Skills

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Worker licensure in the state of Wisconsin. Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and methods, and the ability to apply these in a healthcare setting is required. Decision making, team building, time management, customer service, and conflict resolution skills are essential. Excellent communication and human relations skills are necessary. Computer skills to include MS Office and electronic medical record software are needed. Prior experience providing social work services in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as flexible spending options. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Pay

This role is 20-40 hours a week, between our core hours, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Holidays! No Weekends!

Schedule

This role is 20-40 hours a week, between our core hours, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Holidays! No Weekends!