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Social Worker

SSM Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026 CLOSED ON 5/30/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at SSM Health?

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WI-SSM Health Erdman

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
  • May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
  • Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
  • Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
  • Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • Master's degree in Social Work


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

  • None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8149000069 Value Based Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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