What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (BSW) position at NCHC?
The Opportunity:
The Social Worker (BSW) is a strategic member of the treatment team and supports the patient with recommendations and referrals to other social services, placements in outside care systems, and coordination of care with family members and other providers regarding the needs of the patient.
This is a full-time, on-site position. The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $28.85, based on experience.
Who We Are:
North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for timely completion of psychosocial assessments, Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan Reviews, and Discharge Summaries.
- Responsible for appropriate Case Management/Discharge Planning based on patient need and assisting in complex placement issues.
- Makes appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies based on patient need and services required.
- Performs social counseling services for individuals, families, and groups.
- Makes treatment recommendations to county corporation counsel and Human Service Departments.
- Contributes, participates, and supports the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach to providing quality care for clients.
- Documents ongoing assessments and updates plan of care to reflect changes in client’s condition.
- Counsels with clients, families, or health care agents of clients regarding the plan of care.
- Serves as a client advocate.
- Attends and participates in assigned treatment staffing and other assigned committees.
- Responds to community requests for information regarding available services.
- Assures that patient care provided in the department is completed in a respectful manner that upholds the dignity and rights for adolescent and adult patients.
- Maintains regular on-site attendance
What You Bring:
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field earned at an accredited four-year college or university
- Licensed as a social worker by the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain licensure
- One to three years’ social work experience, one to three years’ experience with discharge planning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three to five years' social work experience
- Current Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training certification
What You’ll Get:
- This is a full-time, on-site position. The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $28.85, based on experience.
- PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, employee discounts.
- As an employee of NCHC, you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $26 - $29
