JOB REQUIREMENTS: Social Worker Job Locations US-WI-Wauwatosa ID 2024-9467 Category Health Services Position Type Full Time Overview Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager, CCBD, and as a member of the comprehensive care team, the Social Worker has two primary areas of practice: psychosocial assessment /support and financial/insurance counseling. The CCBD Social Workers are expected to maintain competency in both areas, but may have a day to day focus in one area or the other and act as back up for each other. Responsibilities Psychosocial Counseling and Support * Gathers and assesses data pertinent to psychosocial functioning of patients and families, including: education, vocation, lifestyle, interpersonal relationships, major life changes, coping techniques and abilities, and the psychosocial impact of living with a bleeding disorder or clotting disorder. Provides supportive counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers in the clinic or hospital, in the patient\'s home and by phone. * Develops and implements psychosocial treatment plans for patient, nuclear family and caregivers. * Within the parameters of patient confidentiality, records, maintains, and shares information pertinent to the treatment of the patient and family caregivers with other members of the treatment team. * Collaborates with the CCBD care team to develop and provide basic education programs regarding bleeding disorders and prevention of complications for schools, community organizations and patients\' extended families. * Establishes and maintains contacts within the bleeding disorders support community, including other treatment centers and hemophilia foundations.... For full info follow application link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8A75C510D27E4192 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.