What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Fulltime, 2nd Shift position at CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.?
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Position Summary:
Provides case management and social work consultation within a multi-disciplinary team. Complete psychosocial assessments of patient and families, to identify barriers to coping with acute or chronic illnesses/disabilities. Develops and implements a plan of care that empowers the patients/families to utilize resources necessary to ensure medical care and achieve optimal psychosocial functioning.
Position Requirements:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) and Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Work (APSW) certification/licensure required.
- Minimum of one year of social work or related field experience. Hospital experience preferred.
- Crisis intervention and basic counseling skills.
- Experience with the social, psychological and economic issues of children/families with severe, acute or chronic illness/disability preferred.
- Knowledge of structure of the child welfare system, guardianship process and community pediatric resources preferred.
- Knowledge of team process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills and the ability to learn the Children's database and electronic. medical records, email and pager system.
- Ability to function independently, prioritize and manage time.
- This is a full-time position scheduled for 2:30pm-11pm Monday through Friday. This position supports patient and family needs in the Emergency Department and hospital wide.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
one of the following: - N/A, License Social Worker Advance Practice (121) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Independent (122) - State of Wisconsin
