Social Worker MSW

Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating the discharge plan of care for all patients during their hospital admission. Coordinates the discharge plan starting on admission and through discharge follow-up. Provides biopsychosocial assessments and provides updates that address the patient’s evolving discharge care needs to timely move them to the appropriate next level of care. Establishes a plan of care that provides maximum benefit to patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in Care Coordination Rounds (CCRs) seven days a week.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of two years experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Casework in medical social work is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Master's degree in Social Work is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Interpersonal skills necessary to obtain information from patients, to provide counseling to patients/families, and interact effectively with patients and families. Analytical skills necessary to assess patients needs, develop associated discharge planning and develop solutions to problems concerning patients mental and physical well being.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Current State of Wisconsin license as a social worker 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:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• 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.