Social Worker (Weekends Only, Acute Care)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

The Social Services team is looking for a WEO (weekend only) Social Worker to join the team in La Crosse, WI! The WEO Social Worker covers 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:

• .9 FTE = 72 Hours every 2 weeks
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6am-6pm
• 12 hours shifts

What you will do:

• Provide a variety of services to our acute care patients including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning
• Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan.
• Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

What you will get:

• Starting wage of $25.40/hour + more for relatable experience and WEO differential on top of base pay
• 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:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Social Work or in a related field
• WI Social Worker license
• 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 HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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