Social Worker - Adult Medical Surgical

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is now hiring a full-time Social Worker to Float on Adult Med Surg in La Crosse! Social Workers provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral services to Emplify Health patients and family members as well as act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

What you will work:   

• 1.0 FTE = 80 hours every 2 weeks
• Monday – Friday, Day Shifts
• Location: This position is located on the La Crosse main campus

What you will do:   

• Provide a variety of services to our patients including care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion, discharge planning and long-term care planning
• Help patients and families understand the illness and treatment options, as well as consequences of various treatments or treatment refusal.
• Help patients and families adjust to hospital admission; possible role changes; emotional/social responses to illness and treatment.
• Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

What you will get:   

• Starting wage of $25.95/hour + more for relatable experience
• Department with a strong teamwork model   
• Generous compensation and benefit package!
• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career   

What you will need:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a related field   
• Social Worker licensed in the state(s) of practice OR Temporary social work certificate/license in the state of practice at time of hire with Social Worker license required within 18 months of hire.
• It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.

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