Social Worker - Cardiology

Come work where passion, quality, vision, professionalism, and synergy are valued! BayCare Clinic's mission is to provide measurably superior specialty medical services to our patient

BayCare Clinic Cardiology is looking for a Social Worker to join our team in Green Bay, WI. We’re looking for a detail oriented, thoughtful candidate who wants to contribute to a positive experience for all our patients. This role is full time, between our core hours, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Holidays! No Weekends!

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.

BayCare Clinic offers part-time and full-time employees 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.

The Practice:

BayCare Clinic Cardiology's mission is to help people lead healthier lives through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. We're known throughout the region for our superior cardiovascular care and successful clinical outcomes. Our cardiologists offer preventive cardiac care, heart disease management and strategies for a heart-healthy lifestyle. The cardiologists have developed a comprehensive program that brings the most advanced cardiac services to our community.

The Team:

The unique skills and talents of each member of our team contributes to our synergy and our overall goal of providing our patients with excellent care. We believe in the power of a positive, collaborative culture, and we strive to provide a supportive and energizing work environment.

Every member of our team has a voice and is trusted to have ownership over their work. To encourage this, we provide regular opportunities for professional development, we seek out feedback and ideas, and we invite participation on a variety of projects.

The Job:

• 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. This would include referrals to home care, palliative care, hospice, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities when appropriate.
• 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.

The 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.