Social Worker/Discharge Planner in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin at Froedtert South, Inc.

Social Worker

Supporting Patients and Families Through Every Step of Care.

As a Social Worker, you'll help patients and families navigate healthcare transitions by assessing their medical and psychosocial needs, coordinating appropriate discharge plans, and providing emotional support and resources.

What You'll Do

• Assess patients' medical, psychosocial, and home environment needs to develop appropriate discharge plans.
• Communicate with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and outside agencies regarding discharge-planning options.
• Provide emotional support and assist patients and families with coping strategies.
• Document assessments, consultations, and discharge-planning activities in the patient's medical record.
• Discuss financial alternatives and available resources with patients and families.
• Participate in and lead interdisciplinary meetings.
• Serve as a resource for the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a liaison between United Hospital System and external referral sources.
• Attend and present in-services and educational programs to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.
• Receive and document verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for services specific to the department.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Must be eligible for licensure to practice as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin or able to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Healthcare social work experience and previous clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.

Pay & Benefits

$28.50-$43.75 per hour. (Pay is based on experience).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career development opportunities
• Employee discount programs