Social Work Assistant

CHI Health at Home • Lincoln, NE

2d • $24 - $36

About The Position

CHI Health at Home, part of CommonSpirit Health at Home, provides care to patients in their homes and is committed to improving the health of patients, families, and communities. The organization is faith-based and guided by a mission of hope, healing, and humankindness.

The Hospice Social Work Assistant establishes care plans in accordance with physicians’ treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, and helps physicians and caregivers understand the social, emotional, and economic factors that affect patients’ ability to improve medically. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, making community referrals for resources, helping resolve challenges in the patient-caregiver relationship, and submitting accurate, timely documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• In Indiana, certification under IC25-23.6-4-3 is also required.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and compliance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention as required.
• Assist physicians and other caregivers in understanding social, emotional, and economic factors influencing a patient’s ability to improve medically.
• Provide care education to patients and caregivers.
• Make appropriate community referrals to help patients access resources such as public assistance, housing support, health care resources, and transportation.
• Work with patients’ caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimal caring relationship.
• Complete and submit required documentation accurately and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level