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Social Worker - Ambulatory Primary Care

UW Health
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Middleton
7974 UW Health Court (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2026
Work Schedule Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hybrid schedule will be discussed during interview, but it is typically 2-3 days onsite per week. 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 - Ambulatory Primary Care 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. Recommend consultation requests as appropriate. 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. 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 Belonging UW 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. UW Health Administrative Facilities UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll, and many others. View Full Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits