What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker – Emergency Department – University Hospital position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
Part-time, 60% FTE night shift, weekend position. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Week 1 Schedule: Friday 11:00pm – 7:30am, Saturday and Sunday 11:00pm – 7:00am
Week 2 Schedule: Friday 11:00pm – 7:00am, Saturday 11:00pm – 7:30am, Sunday 11:00pm – 7:00am
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We are seeking a Social Worker – Emergency Department to:
- Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to Emergency Department patients and their social supports.
- Provide response and intervention in the context of Trauma activations, provide acute grief support, assist with psychiatric dispositions, support patient needs being assessed and met (including but not limited to: transportation, mental health, housing/homelessness, in-home support, hospice, and insurance programs).
- Serve as a support to patients, families, and the ED team in the context of abuse and neglect concerns.
- Connect patients with community programs and resources 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 patients with complex medical needs, providing support, crisis management, and education as indicated.
- Support the Social Work team via case consultation, coverage support, and as a partner in improvement projects, as indicated.
- Optionally participate in clinical supervision to elevate to advanced clinical licensure status in the field of Social Work.
- Optionally participate in Social Work staffing models to address Social Work needs in the various care environments across our care continuum.
- Utilize Social Work interventions to enhance patient and family functioning.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Emergency Department team to develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work Required
Work Experience
- 2 years prior hospital based social work experience Preferred
- 2 years prior hospital or community-based social work experience if supporting the HIV Clinic Preferred
- 2 years prior hospital or clinic based pediatric experience if supporting American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required or
- Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
Our Commitment to Diversity 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.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
