What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, Urgent Care position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
This is a full time, 100% FTE position, day/evening. Monday - Friday between the hours of 12:00pm - 8:00m, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
This position will provide primary onsite coverage for Union Corners Urgent Care daily, with remote support provided to West Towne Urgent Care.
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We are seeking a Social Worker - Urgent Care to:
- Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical, and psychosocial components in a fast-paced, episodic care environment.
- Collaboratively develop patient goals, provide brief interventions, address immediate barriers, and support safe and appropriate care transitions or follow-up.
- Assess and respond to social drivers of health impacting urgent care utilization, including housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, financial strain, limited access to primary care, and safety concerns.
- Provide resource connection and care coordination to address immediate needs, reduce barriers to discharge, and support linkage to community services and ongoing care.
- 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.
- Master's Degree in Social Work Required
- 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
- 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
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 90 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.
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