Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day shift position. Shifts are primarily scheduled Monday – Friday, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Social Worker in Primary Care to: 

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient engagement and positive health outcomes.
• Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical, and psychosocial components.
• Network proactively with and demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources.
• 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.

Positions available in the specialty areas include:

• Brain and Lung Cancers
• GI/FU, Esophageal and Pancreatic Cancers 
• Breast Center 

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum – Masters Degree in Social Work

Work Experience:

Preferred – Two (2) years prior hospital based social work experience

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Licensed in the State of Wisconsin with one of the following within 90 days of hire: 

• Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)
• Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Dr. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

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