Social Work - Float Social Worker
Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UW Health is seeking a Social Work Float Social
Worker for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Social Worker - Discipline: Social Work -
Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: This is a
full time, 1.0 FTE position. Hours will be eight-hour shifts,
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. You will
work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. This is a hybrid
position – the department standard is to allow for up to one day
per week of remote work beginning six months after hire. Hours may
vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of
something remarkable Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are
seeking a Social Worker – Adult Inpatient to: - Evaluate complex
patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and
psychosocial components. - Collaboratively develop patient goals,
monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate
outcomes of individualized care plans. - Consider barriers
including coping with chronic illness, mental health
history/symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental
events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of
social support and vulnerability. - Participate in discharge
planning for patients requiring post-discharge services which may
include transitions to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living
facilities, outpatient dialysis, Acute Rehab, hospice and
transportation needs. - May engage patient/family in the treatment
and decision-making process with respect to patient rights,
principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy, and
right to self-determination. - May utilize crisis intervention,
conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family
concerns. At UW Health, you will have: - 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
great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. -
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your
professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with
career advancement. - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for
referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open,
posted positions. Qualifications - Master's Degree in Social Work
Required Work Experience - 2 years prior hospital based social work
experience Preferred - 2 years prior hospital or community-based
social work experience if supporting the HIV Clinic Preferred - 2
years prior hospital or clinic based pediatric experience if
supporting American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Preferred
Licenses & Certifications - Certified Advanced Practice Social
Worker (CAPSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required or
- Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) in the state of
Wisconsin within 90 Days Required or - Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required Our
Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to
fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people
shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities
to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic
information. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated
facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s 1 hospital and considered one of
the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral
centers. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits /n/n UW
Health Job ID 44751. Posted job title: Social Worker – Adult Float
About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system
that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year
in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of
six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two
hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also
have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and
employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest
employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one
of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday
Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental
benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance -
Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits
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