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Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is now hiring a part time Social Worker for OUR NEW EmPATH Behavioral Health Unit!! EmPATH stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing, and it’s an alternative way to treat patients who present to the hospital emergency room while in a mental health crisis. To learn more about our EmPATH unit check out this video: EmPATH: Growing Care for our Community  

What you will work:   

• .75 FTE = 60 hours every 2 weeks   

•  8-hour night shifts including every other weekend/holiday rotation.

• Location: This position is located on the La Crosse main campus

What you will do:   

• Provide a variety of services to our patients in an outpatient setting including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning

• Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan.

• Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:

• Starting wage of $25.40/hour + more for relatable experience

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

What you will need:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a related field   

• WI Social Worker license 

• It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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