Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift First Shift (United States of America) Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Medical Social Worker to join our team! Position Highlights Benefit of being part of a large Social Work department led by Social Workers. Take a look at our video of one of our Inpatient Medical Social Worker's day! If you have questions about applying for the Inpatient Medical Social Worker, please contact Breanna Hutchinson at View email address on click.appcast.io Shift Details Full-time (1.0 FTE), Benefits Eligible First Shift Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network: Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Duties: Inpatient Medical Social Worker 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later). Note: If this position is for the geriatric department, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status. #J-18808-Ljbffr