Social Worker NWWI

Under supervision of a master prepared social worker provides counseling to families individuals and groups. Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams coordinates patient discharge planning complies with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Bachelors degree in social work (BSW) or masters degree in social work (MSW) is required.

Licensure/Certification

Licensed Certified Social Worker (CSW) Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services is required.

*APSW personnel following 3000 hours of clinical social work practice or 4500 hours dependent upon education credits within the MSW program including at least 1000 hours or 1500 hours respectively of face-to-face contact supervised by a person meeting board requirements must apply for licensure at the LCSW level. A condition of employment at the APSW level is the ability to practice clinically leading to LCSW attainment.

Additional Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and adapt to varying patient needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients families and team members
• Knowledge of available community resources and services to enhance patient care
• Commitment to patient advocacy and delivering compassionate care

Application Requirements
*All must be included for your application to be considered:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals. If you have less than 3 completed please attach what is available.
• Internal applicants that have not met their current departments 1- or 2-year commitment must attach an early release from their supervisor.

International Degrees

• A detailed equivalency evaluation is required demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree.
• Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) () or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) ().