Social Worker - Emergency Department - 1565 Highland

Work Schedule:

This is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday - Thursday between the hours of 11:00 pm - 7:30 am. You will work at 1565 Highland Ave in Madison, WI.

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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.

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.

Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.