Inpatient Medical Social Worker
About The Position
The Inpatient Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support to patients and their families and assists with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination across medical and surgical settings, including transplant, pediatrics, and outpatient services. The role completes biopsychosocial assessments, identifies patient needs, and develops individualized care and discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. It connects patients with community resources such as home care, skilled nursing, and acute rehabilitation, and supports patients and families facing complex issues including abuse or neglect, substance use, housing instability, and other barriers to care. As a rover, the social worker travels between Nebraska Medicine hospitals and outpatient clinics throughout the Omaha area to provide coverage where needed. The position is full-time, with a typical shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The social worker provides support and intervention for patients and families experiencing personal or environmental difficulties that may predispose them to illness or interfere with receiving maximum benefit from medical care. As part of a consultative service, the role addresses social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, and financial needs to coordinate care.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited university.
- At least two years of experience in social work.
- Knowledge of professional guidelines regarding confidentiality of client and staff information.
- Competence using computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient groups and their families.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated high-level commitment, motivation and energy, team orientation, and professionalism.
- Knowledge of health care services and resources.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) under Nebraska law or Provisional Certified Master of Social Work (PCMSW).
- For a position in the geriatric department, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
- Assist with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination across medical and surgical settings.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care and discharge plans with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Connect patients with community resources, including home care, skilled nursing, and acute rehabilitation.
- Provide support in complex situations involving abuse or neglect, substance use, housing instability, and other barriers to care.
- Travel between Nebraska Medicine locations throughout the Omaha area to provide coverage where needed.
- Provide support and intervention for patients and families facing personal or environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care.
- Address patients' social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, and financial needs to coordinate care.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
- Support for personal growth within the organization.
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Job Type
Full-time
