About Job

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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/>Position Summary:
Functioning primarily as part of the palliative care team, the Palliative Care Social Worker is responsible to support children and families experiencing living loss, anticipatory grief and grief due to bereavement in the hospital setting. Helps children, adolescents, and their families understand their treatment plan and be vocal about their needs; manage the stresses of debilitating physical illnesses, including emotional, physical, mental, social and spiritual; overcome crisis situations; connect to other support services; and navigate planning for end-of-life care. Acts as a bridge between palliative and bereavement so that families experience exceptional continuity of care.
Position Summary:

Master of Social Work (MSW) and Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Work (APSW) certification/licensure required.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training completed within 6 months of hire.
Requires proficiency in professional skills related to grief responses, grief assessment, grief intervention, cultural diversity, assessment/intervention, critical incident stress debriefing, group facilitation and the understanding of family dynamics.
Requires a minimum of three-year experience working with individuals/families with living loss and/or grief.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
+ one of the following: - N/A, License Social Worker Advance Practice (121) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin, License Social Worker Independent (122) - State of Wisconsin