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Social Worker - Primary Care

Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin

$25 - $25/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide assessment, planning, and referral services to patients and families within primary care. Act as a consultant and leader in comprehensive care while coordinating resources and discharge planning.

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: 40

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is now hiring a full-time Social Worker for Primary Care in La Crosse! Social Workers provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral services to Emplify Health patients and family members as well as act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

What you will work

  • 1.0 FTE = 40 hours every 2 weeks
  • Monday – Friday, Day Shifts
  • Location: This position is located on the La Crosse main campus

What you will do

Provide a variety of services to our patients including care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion, discharge planning and long-term care planning

Help patients and families understand the illness and treatment options, as well as consequences of various treatments or treatment refusal.

Help patients and families adjust to hospital admission; possible role changes; emotional/social responses to illness and treatment.

Act as consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system, while supporting organizational strategies and goals.

What you will get

  • Starting wage of $25.40/hour + more for relatable 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 must be active prior to start date
  • It is desired candidates have 1 year work experience in social services in a hospital, medical clinic, county social service agency or nursing home.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org [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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and an active WI Social Worker license. One year of experience in a medical or social service setting is desired.

  • bachelor degree
  • Education
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Consulting
  • Discharge Planning
  • Resource Connection
  • Care Navigation
  • Supportive Listening
  • ACP Completion
  • Long-term Care Planning

Benefits

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Benefit Package
  • Tuition Investment Program
  • Career Development Center
  • Compensation Package
  • Online Continuing Education Courses

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $25/hr
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Gundersen Health System

We united with Bellin Health in 2022 to form Emplify Health. We are a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network with headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wis. We deliver primary, specialty and emergency care in 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics in Wisconsin,...

Salary listed on 175 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Behavioral health demand remains steady in Wisconsin

Behavioral-health roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because employers need licensed professionals who can support patients across healthcare and social-service settings. This role is competitive because it requires a current Social Worker license, at least two years of experience, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, with a Master’s preferred; the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure and experience match before applying.

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