JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:40 This Social Worker will provide support/coverage to all inpatient medical surgical units (IPR, ICU, Gen Med, Ortho, Neuro, Med Spec, all maternal child units, Cardio/Pulm, Heritage Unit, Surgical Digestive and Medical oncology). What you will work: 1.0 FTE = 80 Hours every 2 weeks Monday - Friday, Days One holiday per year What you will do: Assessment and treatment planning Discharge planning Provide patient and family education and support Document What you will get: Department with a strong teamwork model Gundersen\'s 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: Bachelorsdegree in Social Work or in a related field WI Social Worker license 1 year of previous experience in human services or health careJob Description: Acute Care Social Workers provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral services to Gundersen Health System patients and family members. Social workers assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan. Social Workers act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assessment and Treatment Planning Complete required assessments that aid in creating an individualized care plan for each patient. Create individualized care plans and goals in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and the patient and monitor progress. Evaluate treatment plan and modify as needed. Evaluate and consider legal, ethical, and biopsychosocial components in patient and family situations. Assess barriers including coping with illness, mental health history, cognitive development, lack of social support, resistance to treatment, financial barriers, or other health system barriers. 2. Discharge Planning Participate in discharge planning for patients with acute needs requiring post-discharge services such as transitions to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, AODA/behavioral health treatment facilities, outpatient dialysis, acute rehab, hospice, and transportation needs. Coordinate follow-up services post discharge to assure the continuum of care. Network with and demonstrate knowledge of community resources to share with patients and families. 3. Provide Education and Support Provide age specific education to patients and families regarding the levels of care, community resources, advance directives, legal proceedings, coping, and roles of their health care team members. Engage and empower patients and families in the treatment and... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/66FD4BF74DBB4F9F