Medical Social Worker - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide services to neonatal and adult patient populations. This role is part of a culture called 'The Meaning of Care,' which emphasizes exceptional care for the community and employees. The system offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where employees are valued and make a real difference in the community.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work required.
For Methodist Hospital Care Management: Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work is required.
Candidate must be enrolled in and provide proof of enrollment and course schedule in an accredited Master of Social Work program with a graduate date within two years date of hire. (Allowed for Casual position only)
Three to six months of on the job training required.
For Women’s Hospital Care Management: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and/or Obstetrics and High Risk Obstetrics required.
Certified Masters Social Worker (CMSW) or Master Social Worker (MSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW) required.
If enrolled in Masters of Social Work program, license required upon graduation.
Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work is preferred.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient/family within 24 hr or next business day of referral, including identification of pre-hospital level of functioning and current patient/family utilization of community resources (Meals on Wheels (MOW), Home Health Care (HHC), etc.).
Assesses and identifies patients with limited support systems, level of functioning, and financial resources.
Assesses impact of illness or injury on social support system, level of functioning and financial situation, and assesses psychosocial needs.
Utilizes standard form for assessments.
Refers patients to MASH when appropriate.
Aware of the medical plan of care and collaborates with care coordinator regarding post acute patient clinical needs.
Communicates patient needs to the post acute care provider.
Identifies need for interpreter services.
Aware of community services and placement options available.
Communicates with patient/family options for post acute care both private and community based and arranges same.
Formulates primary discharge arrangements and secondary plan (back up plan).
Collaborates with care coordinator regarding referral to pharmacy for options on medication cost/frequency to assist in discharge planning to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF's).
Communicates with patient/family benefits/limitations for post acute care.
Arranges appropriate transportation for patient at dismissal.
Notifies patient, family, and care team of final discharge arrangements.
Referral as appropriate to Adult Protective Services (APS), Child Protective Services (CPS).
Communicates with patient/family options for post acute care both private and community based.
Communicates with patient/family benefits/limitations of provider for post acute care.
Communicates and arranges services for patients with limited financial resources.
Provides Medicare/Medicaid information to patient/family.
Communicates assessment findings and recommendations for intervention (i.e.: behavioral health, community services).
Participates and/or facilitates interdisciplinary rounds on daily basis.
Shares pertinent information with care coordinator and/or other individuals if not in attendance.