SOCIAL WORKER MSW - ED, FH - CARE MANAGEMENT

FTE: 0.875000 | Standard Hours: 35.00 | Shift: Shift 3 | On-site at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating the care of patients and their families or significant others within a level 1 Trauma Emergency room (ED) setting. Collaborates with local law enforcement, 414LIFE navigators, housing navigator, Milwaukee County Health Care Partnership program, 2-1-1, and other local community partners as appropriate. Monitors admission status, medical appropriateness, supports grieving families, and coordinates discharge Planning/end of life coordination. Has the ability to multitask multiple consults in a fast paced, high stress trauma ED environment 7 days a week.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting is required.
• ED/Trauma experience and casework in medical social work is preferred.

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work.

Special Skills

• Interpersonal skills that are necessary to obtain information from patients, to provide counseling to patients/families, and interact effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Analytical skills associated with the patient's discharge and to be able to develop solutions to problems concerning patient's mental and physical wellbeing.

Licensure

• Current State of Wisconsin licensure as a Social Worker.

Perks & Benefits

At Froedtert Health, Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

About the Organization

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.