Social Worker Care Coordination

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is seeking a Social Worker to join our team!

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker works closely with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to effectively coordinate the patient’s plan of care. The Social Worker will attempt to resolve social, economic, and environmental difficulties interfering with the patients’ ability to manage their health needs effectively.

The Social Worker requires independent judgement, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care.

Occasional hours as needed on day shift, will also cover Saturdays, Weekends, Holidays and On Call when needed.

• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies, and techniques of casework processes, and principles of public welfare at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Coursework in Medical Social Work preferred.
• Approximately 6 months to one year of on-the-job experience necessary to gain full knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to discharge planning and knowledge of health and welfare resources and facilities.
• Possesses current Wisconsin Certified Social Worker licensure, dependent on business unit assigned.

• Certified Social Worker (120)