Work Schedule: 

Part-time, 60% FTE position, day shift. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm, no weekends are required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

Be part of something remarkable

Find a career you’re passionate about at the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.

We are seeking a Social Worker – Pediatric Pulmonary and Trach to: 

• Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to patients and families served by the Pediatric Pulmonary/Trach program.
• Connect with community and government programs to support resolution of psychosocial risks and barriers to discharge from the hospital and overall health and wellbeing.
• Intervene with support systems that are caring for children with complex medical needs.
• Support Pediatric Social Work team via case consultation, coverage support, and as a partner in improvement projects, as indicated.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum – Master’s Degree in Social Work

Work Experience:

Preferred – Two (2) years prior hospital based social work experience

Certifications:

Minimum – Licensed in the state of Wisconsin with one of the following within 90 days of hire:

• Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)
• Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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