Social Worker MSW - Menomonee Falls, United States - Froedtert Health

Description

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:

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.