Social Worker - Adult Neurology Clinic

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Work hours are primarily Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Hybrid position – this position may work up to 1 day per week remotely.

Be part of something remarkable Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. We are seeking a Social Worker – Adult Neurology to: Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components. Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement and evaluates outcomes of individualized care plans.

Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health history/symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support and vulnerability. Assessment will reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, which are comprehensive in relation to the patient’s age, diagnosis, support systems, and extent of intervention anticipated. 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 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.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance 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 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.

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.

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