Social Worker - Acute Care, Neuroscience
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This posting states $25.95 an hour. Open medical social worker jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $35.39 an hour, the middle half $30.50–$38.38, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical social workers employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $32.17 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
The Social Services team is looking for a part-time Social Worker to join the acute care team!
What you will work
- Part-time (40 hours bi-weekly)
- Core business hours, working the following schedule:
- Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Week 2: Monday, Tuesday
- No weekends. One holiday per year rotation.
- Location: This position is located on the La Crosse main campus
What you will do
- Provide a variety of services to our acute care patients 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.
What you will get
- Starting wage of $25.95/hour + more for comparable experience
- Department with a strong teamwork model
- Generous compensation and benefit package!
- Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career
What you will need
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a related field
- WI Social Worker license is required
- It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.
About Emplify Health by Gundersen:
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
I f 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.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.
From Gundersen Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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