SOCIAL WORKER , CARE COORDINATION

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.

This job is HYBRID.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating the care of designated patients and families. Provides psychosocial assessment and updates that address the patient's evolving needs. 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 of care, connecting them with the necessary resources to ensure safe and effective care. Interviews patients and their families, coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs across the continuum of care. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding and providing education around complexities of the medical situation and its impact on quality of life.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of four (4) or more years of experience in Social Work or related area is required. An understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within care coordination, required. Two (2) or more years of experience in an acute care setting 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, 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 wellbeing.

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.

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.