Manager Social Work - Social Worker
UW Health
Madison, WI
$94K-141K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Work Schedule:
This is a full time position working core business hours, Monday through Friday, at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Training will be completed onsite. Once training is concluded, the role offers a hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work offsite 2–3 days per week.
Be part of something remarkable
Come lead social work services across one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric transplant programs.
We are seeking a Manager, Social Work – Transplant to:
- Lead a specialized team of transplant social workers supporting adult and pediatric solid organ transplant programs.
- Balance people leadership with regulatory, quality, and program oversight.
- Support complex, ethically charged transplant evaluations while ensuring regulatory, audit, and documentation compliance.
- Collaborate closely with transplant program leaders, physicians, pharmacy, and financial counselors to optimize access, outcomes, and cost-effective care.
- Demonstrate strong, visible people leadership in a high-acuity, high complexity environment.
- Bring experience navigating regulatory and audit-driven clinical settings.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work. Required
Work Experience
- Post-Master’s degree, five (5) years social work experience, including two (2) years of health care social work experience. Required
- Progressive leadership experience in leadership and management. Preferred
- Experience leading change in healthcare. Required
- Experience in process improvement and quality improvement principles. Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employer
UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.