UW Health is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Social Worker
- Discipline: Social Work
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Come make a difference in the lives of others at the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.
We are seeking a Social Worker to:
- Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to pediatric patients and families impacted by cancer and blood disorders.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external organizations (such as the Badger Care Cancer Network, Gilda’s Club, etc) that support patients impacted by blood and cancer disorders, including potentially serving as a board member and attending meetings as indicated.
- Maintain expertise in available diagnosis-specific resources for patient population, regularly meeting with families and assessing their needs for support and resource connection.
- Support Pediatric 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.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
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.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health Job ID #37628. Posted job title: Social Worker, Cancer and Blood Disorders
About UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits