The Social Worker will provide acute care services including discharge planning, care coordination, resource connections, and long-term care planning for patients across multiple inpatient units. This role involves assessing complex biopsychosocial needs and providing interventions to support individualized treatment plans while acting as a consultant within the system.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, along with a valid Wisconsin Social Worker license. Desired qualifications include one year of work experience in social services within a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency, or nursing home.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 28 The Social Services team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team in La Crosse, WI!
This Social Worker covers all inpatient medical surgical units (IPR, ICU, Gen Med, Ortho, Neuro, Med Spec, all maternal child units, Cardio/Pulm, Heritage Unit, Surgical Digestive and Medical Oncology).
What you will work: .6 FTE = 24 hours/week Monday - Friday, Day shifts 1 holiday/year What you will do: Provide a variety of services to our acute care patients including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan.
Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.
What you will get: Starting wage of $25.40/hour + more for relatable experience and WEO differential on top of base pay Department with a strong teamwork model Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career What you will need: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a related field WI Social Worker license It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
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