Social Worker - NICU - American Family Children's Hospital

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, day shift.

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 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

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