Trauma Social Worker - On Call

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

Job Description:

Schedule:

80-100 Hours per Month of On-Call

After Hours between 4:00pm - 7:30am On Call

24hr coverage Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides on-site response within 60 minutes of being called for trauma/crisis support.

• Serves as a liaison between hospital team members, patients, families, community health, and social and governmental agencies.

• Provides and documents in the patient’s electronic medical record a psycho-social assessment that utilizes critical thinking skills appropriate to multiple age groups, family dynamics, diverse populations, etc.

• Develops and implements a plan for support based upon the needs of the psycho-social assessment.

• Provides adaptability and continuing assessment concerning evolving crisis process and support needs.

• Provides grief and bereavement support facilitation.

• Provides collaborative support for team members concerning critical situations such as mandatory reporting situations.

• Provides collaborative communication with hospital team members including successive handoffs of care after their shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’ degree in social work or counseling as required by the State of Wisconsin for certification

• One year as a professional social worker or related field

• Current licensure or certification in Wisconsin

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent transition from standing, sitting with movement throughout the facility

• Possible exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids and pharmacological agents; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary

• Occasional high noise level in work environment

• Possible contact with aggressive and or combative patients

• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

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