Social Worker - Fulltime & Partime

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

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

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.

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About Us:
At Children’s Wisconsin, we are dedicated to providing exceptional  care to our pediatric patients. We are looking for experienced social workers who are passionate about pediatric care to join our compassionate team. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and have a passion for making a difference in children's lives, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We currently have fulltime and part-time social worker positions available!

Medical Social Worker Position Summary:

We are looking for part-time Social Worker to provide case management and social work consultation within a multi-disciplinary team. Completes psychosocial assessments of patients 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.

Medical Social Worker Qualifications:

• 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.
• Knowledge of team process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to learn the Children's database and electronic medical records, email and pager system.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and manage time.
• This is a shared position with another advanced practice social worker which also supports Complex Care.
• Please note: This medical social worker role does not provide supervision for clinical hours toward licensure.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Position Summary:
We are looking for a fulltime Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join the Complex Care Program to provide care coordination and co-management for children with medical complexity due to multiple chronic conditions. This role will meet with patients and families to identify barriers to coping with acute or chronic illnesses/disabilities, while also providing individual, group and family support to patients and their families enrolled the Special Needs program, both in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Provides crisis intervention as well as long-term therapeutic support for the entire family system.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Key Responsibilities:

• The role will assess, plan, and implement support plans to meet the overall needs of the entire family.  The role empowers patients/families to utilize resources to ensure necessary medical care and to achieve optimal psychosocial functioning.  The role will implement and maintain supportive programing within Complex Care to serve the entire family, including but not limited to sibling groups, educational opportunities, inpatient groups and family events.  This role will also assist with management of the Family Leadership Committee as well management and educational support of Trauma Informed Care within the Complex Care Program.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master's experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.
• State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensure required.
• Three or more years of experience working with pediatric patients. Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Experience in working with children and youth with special health care needs and their families preferred. Ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy.

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.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, License Independent Social Worker (122) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Advance Practice (121) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin