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MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER HIV Social Worker II in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow\'s discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities. Purpose In the role of HIV Social Worker II you will be working in the department of Medicine to provide advanced medical social work services to HIV-positive patients who are seen in both the outpatient and inpatient settings at Froedtert Hospital. Medical social work services may include care coordination, benefits access, treatment adherence, proficient disease progression education, prevention, and counseling. To participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team serving a specialized population of HIV patients. Primary Functions Provide medical case management of high acuity people living with HIV, who receive their medical care in the Froedtert Infectious Disease Clinic. Provide social work services (non-case management needs) to individuals seen in the Froedtert HIV clinic, with a diverse range of socially and medically complex needs Triage of emergent situations, phone conversations, and in clinic patient appointments with the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems Complete intake assessments and develop appropriate service plans. Utilize referrals as needed Interface with clinical staff and support social service peers with immediate clinic questions Provide HIV education with a high level of expertise including disease progression, treatment and prevention to patients and their support system. Provide clinic social work support to HIV clinic and hospitals within the Froedtert and Medical College system and the Division of Infectious Disease including Froedtert West Bend. Complete documentation requirements for all services provided and participate in clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with all county, state and federal rules. Serves as a team member on multidisciplinary medical care team, communicating with team members to ensure comprehensive and quality wrap-around support. Collaborates with inpatient staff, community partners, medical case management staff and Partner Services to support retention of care. Preferred Schedule: Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs. Position Requirements: Knowledge -... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2B693E63B24A49D0 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.