Social Worker I

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of Social Worker I for the Cancer Center Psycho-Oncology Program you will provide assessment, outpatient behavioral health care, case management, and community referrals to patients within the Psycho-Oncology Program.

Primary Functions

• Responsible for the management of patients including, and mostly, face-to-face and virtual psychotherapy focused on cancer-related mental health care needs
• Assumes responsibility on intake and required screenings
• Provides patient condition education
• Provides care coordination in the community to facilitate linkages for newly diagnosed and high-risk patients.
• Collaborates with inpatient/outpatient staff and providers
• Provides clinical services for adults within the Psycho-Oncology Program
• Triage of emergent situations, phone conversations, and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems
• Complete intake assessments and develop appropriate service plans. Document in an electronical medical record (EPIC) as needed
• Interface with clinical faculty and staff, including MD/DO's, fellows, residents, medical students, therapists, nurses, interns, and support staff. Provide diagnostic consultation; maintain and participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Complete documentation requirements for all services provided and participate in clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with all county, state, and federal rules.

Preferred Schedule:



Monday - Friday

Position Requirements:

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Psychotherapy

Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.

Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision-making skills.

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years Experience
• Wisconsin provider status or certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3,000 hours post-Bachelor's supervised experience

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Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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