Medical Social Work - Casual - Hiring Bonus

Shift:

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented individual to join us a Medical Social Worker for our Casual shift. Competitive Pay and Hiring Bonus!

Position Highlights:

• Benefit of being part of a large Social Work department led by Social Workers.
• Fast paced position coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to discharge patients to the next level of care.
• Supportive counseling in relation to adjustment of acute medical events
• Experience in medical setting preferred but not required.

Shift:

• There are casual positions with a primarily focus on weekday shifts, weekend shifts available or a combination of both

Why Nebraska Medicine:

• Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Job Duties:

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

Required Qualifications:

* 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.

* Geriatric department specific - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred.

Recruiter Contact

Jana Whitmarsh

jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com