Social Worker, Pediatrics - AFCH
Social Worker, Pediatrics - AFCH
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Job Description
Work Schedule:
Fulltime 100% FTE day shift. Shifts scheduled Monday Friday between the hours of 8:00am 4:30pm no weekends required. You will work at the American Family Childrens Hospital in Madison WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Come make a difference in the lives of patients at UW Health.
We are seeking a Social Worker Pediatric Inpatient to:
- Provide psychosocial assessment intervention and support to patients and families in the inpatient setting at the American Family Childrens Hospital.
- Connect with community and government programs 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 children with complex medical needs.
- Support the 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 twoweek paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical wellbeing.
- Tuition benefits eligibility UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for worklife balance.
- Masters Degree in Social Work Required
- 2 years prior hospital based social work experience Preferred
- 2 years prior hospital or communitybased social work experience if supporting the HIV Clinic Preferred
- 2 years prior hospital or clinic based pediatric experience if supporting American Family Childrens Hospital (AFCH) Preferred
- 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
American Family Childrens Hospitalin Madison Wisconsinalso a Magnetdesignated facilityprovides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Childrens 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 ourLevel One Pediatric Trauma CenterandLevel IV NICU which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Employment Type
Full-Time
