Social Worker

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Location Details Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Weston Location: Weston, WI Address: 3400 Ministry Pkwy, Weston, WI 54476, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00 Department Details Our Hospital Care Management team is built on a strong team-based approach where we collaborate closely with one another and function as a supportive, interdisciplinary team. We foster open communication, value every team member's input, and work closely with physicians, nursing, therapy, and other hospital departments to coordinate high-quality patient care. We support one another through shared problem-solving and teamwork, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. We are committed to work-life balance through manageable workloads and a schedule that does not require nights or weekends, helping staff maintain balance while providing exceptional patient care. Job Summary Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages. Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required. Healthcare And/or Mental Health Hospital Experience Preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. May be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege. Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Social Work Certification or Social Work Training Certificate within two years of hire date, resulting in obtaining your WI State Social Work license. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Work/life balance benefits Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0270738 Job Function: Care Coordination Featured: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Marshfield Clinic Health System