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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Shift: 1

Schedule: Optional part time position working one weekend per month at Froedtert West Bend campus working 8:00am-4:00pm on Saturday and 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday-pager coverage for phone support only. Additional day shifts available to cover PTO and LOA.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor Case Management, the Social Worker is responsible for coordinating the care of designated patients and families during a patient's hospital admission. The Social Worker coordinates the discharge plan from pre-admission through discharge follow-up. The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment and updates that address the patient's evolving needs. The Social Worker establishes a plan of care that provides maximum benefit to patients and their families. The goal of social work services is to be an advocate for patients across the continuum, connecting them with the necessary resources to ensure safe and effective care. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Master's degree in Social Work is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with physicians, other professional disciplines, external agencies and organizations. Requires strong computer skills. Medical social work, including discharge planning preferred. Interpersonal skills necessary to obtain information from patients/ families, and interact effectively with patients, families and hospital personnel. Analytical skills necessary to assess patient's needs, develop associated discharge planning and develop solutions to problems concerning patients mental and physical well-being.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Current State of Wisconsin license in social work is required.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

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  Paid time off
  


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  Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  


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  Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  


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  Referral bonuses
  


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  Retirement plan - 403b
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  


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  Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
  

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.