Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI is seeking a Social Worker to join our team!

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker works closely with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to effectively coordinate the patient's plan of care. The Social Worker will attempt to resolve social, economic, and environmental difficulties interfering with the patients' ability to manage their health needs effectively. The Social Worker requires independent judgement, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care.

HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period. Day shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies, and techniques of casework processes, and principles of public welfare at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field. Coursework in Medical Social Work preferred.
• Approximately 6 months to one year of on-the-job experience necessary to gain full knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to discharge planning and knowledge of health and welfare resources and facilities.
• Possesses current Wisconsin Certified Social Worker licensure, dependent on business unit assigned.
• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies, and techniques of casework processes, and principles of public welfare at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field. Coursework in Medical Social Work preferred.
• Approximately 6 months to one year of on-the-job experience necessary to gain full knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to discharge planning and knowledge of health and welfare resources and facilities.
• Possesses current Wisconsin Certified Social Worker licensure, dependent on business unit assigned.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital that provides primary and specialty services to Merrill and rural Lincoln County. Our services to you includes inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), urgent care as well as imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services. To learn more about Merrill click here .

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (120)