Social Worker - 1st Shift, Fulltime

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places :

• Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)
• Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified')
• Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin
• Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children
• Doctors who are very active in their local communities
• Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin :

Position Summary :

Provides case management and social work consultation within a multi-disciplinary team. Complete psychosocial assessments of patient and families, to identify barriers to coping with acute or chronic illnesses / disabilities.

Develops and implements a plan of care that empowers the patients / families to utilize resources necessary to ensure medical care and achieve optimal psychosocial functioning.

Position Requirements :

• Master of Social Work (MSW) and Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Work (APSW) certification / licensure required.
• Minimum of one year of social work or related field experience. Hospital experience preferred.
• Crisis intervention and basic counseling skills.
• Experience with the social, psychological and economic issues of children / families with severe, acute or chronic illness / disability preferred.
• Knowledge of structure of the child welfare system, guardianship process and community pediatric resources preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to learn the CHHS database and electronic medical records, email and pager system.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and manage time.
• Work hours are Monday-Friday and primarily supports suicide screening in the ambulatory clinics

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.