Full-Time
Social Worker
Adult Inpatient, University Hospital
UW Health
5,001-10,000 employees
Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.
Compensation Overview
$66.3k - $99.5k/yr
Madison, WI, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role; up to one remote day per week beginning six months after hire.
Master's
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- Master's Degree in Social Work is required
- Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 days is required
- Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 days is required
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 days is required
- Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components
- Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans
- Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health history/symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support and vulnerability
- Participate in discharge planning for patients requiring post-discharge services which may include transitions to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient dialysis, Acute Rehab, hospice and transportation needs
- 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
- May utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns
- 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
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 Beaver Dam deal adds about 425 employees and no planned layoffs.
- 2026 University Hospital and East Madison additions expand beds, operating rooms, and emergency capacity.
- January 2026 1 South Park renovation supports 30,000 additional annual eye-care visits.
What critics are saying
- January 2024 cut plan targeted $80 million and at least 225 jobs.
- June 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court weakened nurses’ bargaining power, inviting morale and retention damage.
- Dependence on Medicare, Medicaid, and expensive clinical growth creates an existential margin squeeze.
What makes UW Health unique
- UW Health pairs University of Wisconsin research with statewide referral depth.
- July 2026 Beaver Dam acquisition expands hospital, nursing home, and clinic integration.
- Massive Madison campus buildouts keep specialty, urgent, and inpatient care inside one system.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Family Planning Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Childcare Support
Flexible Work Hours
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