Care Coordination Social Worker

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Care Coordination Social Worker you will be a vital part of our interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing essential social work services and advocating for our patients within the hospital and emergency department. You will significantly impact patient outcomes by addressing complex social needs, facilitating safe discharges, and connecting individuals with critical community resources. This role offers an incredible opportunity to leverage your social work expertise to enhance patient well-being and contribute to our organizational values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive social needs screenings, offering patient and family support while making appropriate referrals for financial assistance, housing, food insecurity, and transportation. You will actively participate in patient/family care conferences, coordinate post-acute placements for complex discharges, and play a crucial role in managing sensitive cases involving abuse, neglect, substance use, and mental health concerns. Expect to develop and maintain strong community relationships, educate patients on available resources, and meticulously document all interventions and care recommendations to ensure seamless care transitions and optimal patient advocacy.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) and demonstrate a profound commitment to providing developmentally appropriate care for diverse patient populations, including the elderly, mentally ill, chronically ill, and vulnerable. Your expertise in identifying and addressing social determinants of health will be paramount. You will exhibit exceptional communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a deep understanding of community resources, regulatory guidelines, and evidence-based practices in social work. Proven ability to manage complex cases, engage with various agencies, and contribute to readmission prevention efforts will be critical in this impactful patient-centered care position.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Certified Social Worker in the State of Nebraska (CSW)

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.