Social Worker - Case Management

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located in Oshkosh WI, is looking to fill a Social Worker vacancy to work Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00am – 6:30pm. This position may be filled at multiple levels including Senior, Advanced, or Clinical based on the qualifications listed below in the "Minimum Requirements" section as well as facility needs. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

This posting may be used to fill future openings.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As a Social Worker at WMHI, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assessing patient needs and making recommendations for treatment.
• Monitoring and coordinating patient legal status.
• Participating in the development and provision of both individual and group treatment programming.
• Developing and coordinating discharge planning for patients.
• Functioning as the liaison with the patient, the patient’s family, community agencies, and the treatment team.
• Participating in assessing and improving clinical practice and other quality initiatives.
• Training social work students and assisting in orienting and training new social work staff.

The Social Worker Advanced and Clinical levels include the following duties, in addition to the duties listed above:

• The Advanced Practice Social Worker may engage in psychotherapeutic activities and provide services with the direct clinical supervision for the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups to restore, maintain, and enhance social functioning.
• The Clinical Social Worker may engage in psychotherapeutic activities and provide services without direct clinical supervision for the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups to restore, maintain, and enhance social functioning.

The starting salaries for each level are as follows:

Senior - between $33.66 and $36.52 (approximately between $70,000 and $75,900 per year)

Advanced - between $37.84 and $39.76 (approximately between $78,700 and $82,700 per year)

Clinical - between $40.60 and $42.38 (approximately between $84,400 and $88,100 per year)

The starting salary for all levels depends on original social worker licensure date, level of position, and includes excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as Social Worker Senior, Advanced or Clinical, depending on qualifications, and is in pay schedule and range 12/63.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications:

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Certification or eligible for certification as a Social Worker, Advanced Practice Social worker, or a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. Eligible is defined as: you currently hold certification in another state and are eligible to obtain licensure in Wisconsin. Must obtain licensure within 6 months of the start date.
• Experience working with adults and/or children with mental illness, developmental or intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders or a related population.
• Experience with case management services such as treatment planning, counseling, discharge planning, and scheduling post discharge follow up.
• Experience providing individual and/or group treatment.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential mental health setting.
• Experience working with patients in behavioral health crisis.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience/training with Wisconsin State Statue Chapter 51 and the process involved in civil commitment.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom at MichaelJ.Sansom@DHS.Wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is January 30th by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.