Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

1766 live openings

00am – 4:30pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in WI.

We are seeking a Social Worker to

• Assess complex patient and family situations involving legal, ethical, and psychosocial factors in our Level IV Neonatal ICU (NICU)
• Provide supportive interventions to enhance patient and family coping, adjustment, and navigation of the patient’s medical journey
• Collaboratively develop patient and family goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate 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
• Participate in discharge planning for patients requiring post-discharge services which may include transitions to post-acute care resources and community resources
• May engage patient/family in the treatment and decision-making process with respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy, and right to self-determination

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

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 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.

American Family Children’s Hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/AFCH Tour Music Version 12-2-2020 v1 1080p UWHealth.mp4] 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 [http://www.uwhealthkids.org/news-and-events/re-verified-level-i-pediatric-trauma-center/48763] and Level IV NICU [http://www.uwhealthkids.org/neonatology-nicu/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu/43311], which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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