Social Worker – Adult Neurology Clinic

Aspirus Health

. Evaluate complex patient and family situations involving legal, ethical, and psychosocial components .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,310 - $99,466 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating complex patient and family situations, developing individualized care plans, and conducting comprehensive assessments. Holds relevant social work certifications and possesses experience in hospital or community-based settings, particularly in pediatric and HIV care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkCertified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Hospital-Based Social Work ExperiencePediatric Social Work Experience

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Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationGoal DevelopmentPatient Assessment

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW)

Industry Keywords

Patient Care PlanChronic IllnessMental HealthSocial SupportHealth System Barriers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate complex patient and family situations involving legal, ethical, and psychosocial components
Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate individualized care plan outcomes
Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health history or symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support, and vulnerability
Conduct comprehensive assessments through interdisciplinary collaboration in relation to the patient's age, diagnosis, support systems, and anticipated intervention
Work primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, at University Hospital in Madison

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Social Work required
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
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 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Flexible schedules and shifts supporting work-life balance
Emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
Tuition benefits eligibility and coursework assistance for career advancement
Referral bonus