Medical Social Worker - MPC

Best Care•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides medical social work services to pediatric and adult patient populations. The position is based at the Methodist Corporate Office, 825 S 169th St., Omaha, Nebraska, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Medical Social Worker assesses patients’ psychosocial needs, support systems, functioning, financial resources, and use of community resources. The role coordinates with patients, families, clinics, providers, and care teams to identify and arrange community or private services, communicate care options, and establish primary and backup plans. It also provides Medicare and Medicaid information and makes referrals to Adult or Child Protective Services when appropriate.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited school of social work.
At least 2 years of experience in healthcare social work.
Current CMSW, MSW, or CSW credential.
Skill in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ support systems, level of functioning, financial resources, and psychosocial needs.
Assess patients’ and families’ current use of community resources, such as Meals on Wheels and home health care.
Assess patients and families within 24 hours or the next business day after referral.
Use standard assessments.
Stay informed about the medical plan of care and collaborate with the clinic regarding patients’ clinical needs.
Communicate patient needs to the clinic provider.
Maintain awareness of available community services and placement options.
Explain private and community-based service options to patients and families.
Develop primary arrangements and a backup plan.
Arrange identified services.
Notify the patient, family, and care team of final arrangements.
Refer to Adult Protective Services or Child Protective Services when appropriate.
Provide Medicare and Medicaid information to patients and families.