Social Worker

Licensed Social Worker (Contract) Pride Health is hiring a licensed social worker to support our client's healthcare facility in Waukesha, WI. This is a 3‑month contract assignment with possibility of extension or conversion. It’s a great way to start working with a top‑tier healthcare organization. Job Details Job Name: Licensed Social Worker Location: Waukesha, WI 53189 Duration: 3+ months Contract (Possibility of extension) Pay rate: $34‑$37/hr. On W2 (Negotiable – Pay Rate is based on experience) Schedule: Shift start times at 8:00 AM or 12:00 PM (8.5‑hour shifts, including meal break). Weekday and weekend coverage required (40 hrs./wk.) Job Responsibilities Provide direct social work and case management services to patients and their families throughout the hospital stay. Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs, barriers to care, and appropriate interventions. Deliver crisis intervention, emotional support, and brief counseling for patients and families experiencing acute or complex situations. Demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health diagnoses and incorporate appropriate interventions into patient care plans. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning. Identify patient resource needs and connect individuals with appropriate community programs, services, and support agencies. Coordinate referrals and facilitate communication between the hospital and community providers to ensure continuity of care. Arrange and facilitate interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings as needed. Respond to patient, family, staff, and community information and referral requests in a timely manner. Advocate for patients by helping address psychosocial barriers and promoting access to appropriate services. Assist patients and families with problem‑solving, coping strategies, and wellness‑focused planning. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, or higher required. Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin. Previous hospital social work experience preferred. Prior Emergency Department experience highly preferred. Benefits Pride-Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. Only applicable for Kentucky positions For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long‑term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. #J-18808-Ljbffr