Medical Social Worker - Women's Services
About The Position
Seeking a compassionate, skilled and experienced medical social worker to join the social work team in The Olson Center for Women's Health. The Olson Center OBGYN Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care and resource coordination for patients on the main campus of Nebraska Medicine. The OBGYN Social Worker advocates for patient needs and assists with resources in the community. This position works in collaboration with OBGYN medical providers, the Financial Counselor, and the Labor and Delivery/ NICU Social Workers. Participates in pediatric social work team meetings and coverage as needed. Participates in Olson Center meetings and programs. 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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care and resource coordination for patients.
- Advocates for patient needs and assists with resources in the community.
- Works in collaboration with OBGYN medical providers, the Financial Counselor, and the Labor and Delivery/ NICU Social Workers.
- Participates in pediatric social work team meetings and coverage as needed.
- Participates in Olson Center meetings and programs.
- 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.
- Focus on the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective and financial needs of patients to coordinate care.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
