Social Worker – Adult Gender Services Program and Behavioral Health Youth and Families Clinic at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends are required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Come provide Social Work support to UW Health's Adult Gender Services Program and Behavioral Health Youth and Family Clinic. The Adult Gender Service Program provides the affirming care and support patients deserve. We help transgender, gender expansive and nonbinary adults and children get quality health care. The Behavioral Health Youth and Family is an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving adolescents and young adults ages 12-21. Clinicians provide mental health and substance use treatment through an array of modalities, many of which focus on trauma treatment.

We are seeking a Social Worker to:

• Connecting families/caregiver connect them with services in the community, as well as additional services through UW Health.
• Participate in biweekly multidisciplinary clinics for gender diverse patients and provide education, resource distribution, and overall team support as appropriate.
• Provide de-escalation support for patients in clinic experiencing crisis situations, including discussion and appropriate recommendations following disclosure of suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and other significant safety concerns.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Minimum - Masters Degree in Social Work

Work Experience :

Preferred - Two (2) years prior hospital based social work experience

Licenses & Certifications :

Minimum - Licensed in the state of Wisconsin with one of the following within 90 days of hire:

• Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)
• Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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