Inpatient Medical Social Worker

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Medical Social Worker to join our team! This role offers the benefit of being part of a large Social Work department led by Social Workers. The Inpatient Medical Social Worker provides support and intervention to ensure assistance for patients and families with personal and/or environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. This role is part of a consultive service focused on the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective and financial needs of patients to coordinate care.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited university required.
Minimum of two years of experience in social work required.
Knowledge of professional guidelines regarding confidentiality of client and staff information required.
Competent in the use of a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word required.
Ability to work effectively with diverse patient groups and their families required.
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing required.
Must demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy, team orientation, and professionalism required.
Knowledge of health care services and resources required.
Ability to work independently required.
Strong analytical skills required.
Certified Social Worker (CSW) by Nebraska law OR Provisional Certified Master of Social Work (PCMSW) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred.
If this position is for the geriatric department - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Responsibilities

Provide support and intervention to ensure assistance for patients and families with personal and/or environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
Be a part of a consultive service to focus on the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective and financial needs of patients to coordinate care