This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus!
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Social Worker functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that provides supportive services to help meet patient, family, social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the patient’s diagnosis. The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support for patients, collaboratively working toward program objectives of achieving the best possible quality of life for patient and family.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
Preferred/Optional: Master’s degree in social work.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred/Optional: Three years’ experience working as a Social Worker working with a target
population, community health setting or in a healthcare facility working with children and adults.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Current Social Worker license to practice without restriction in Wisconsin. Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Work Schedule
Flexible daytime hours; 4 to 5 days per week
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.