Social Worker, MSW (H)
SSM HealthWI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonFull timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night- No experience required
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open social worker jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $31.45 an hour, the middle half $27.04–$37.28, across 24 jobs that state their pay. 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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By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at SSM Health here: Service Employees International Union - Wisconsin (SEIU WI) at Madison, WI (850 workers, bargaining a first contract). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison in Madison reported 83 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,457,615 hours worked: 4.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison
Medicare gives Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Wisconsin's hospitals average 3.8). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Wisconsin hospitals by rating.
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About the job
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type
Regular
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
This is a Masters of Social Work role based at Saint Mary's Hospital - Madison. Prior case management, hospital, or post-acute facility experience is preferred. New graduates are also encouraged to apply.
Department: Social Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with approximately every 11th weekend rotation and holiday rotation (1 per year)
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Job Summary
Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
- May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
- Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
- Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in Social Work
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Department
9271000007 Social Work
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
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