Medical Social Worker - Full Time - Days

About the role

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. Our mission is to make each delivery special, convey a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, go above and beyond for a patient's needs, and give a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued!

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, occasional weekend and on-call

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/family within 24 hr or next business day of referral.
• Identifies pre-hospital level of functioning and current patient/family utilization of community resources (Meals on Wheels (MOW), Home Health Care (HHC), etc.).
• 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.
• 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 and arranges services for patients with limited financial resources.
• Provides Medicare/Medicaid information to patient/family.
• Communicates with patient/family options for post acute care both private and community based.
• Communicates and arranges services for patients with limited financial resources.
• Provides Medicare/Medicaid information to patient/family.
• Shares pertinent information with care coordinator and/or other individuals if not in attendance.
• Communicates assessment findings and recommendations for intervention (i.e.: behavioral health, community services).
• Participates and/or facilitates interdisciplinary rounds on daily basis.

Requirements

• Education: Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work required.
• Experience: Three to six months of on the job training required.
• Licenses/Certifications: 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. Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Not necessary for the position (0%).
• Climbing: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%).
• Crawling: Not Performed.
• Kneeling: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%).
• Distinguish colors: Frequently Performed (34%-66%).
• Grasping: Frequently Performed (34%-66%).
• Lifting: Frequently Performed (34%-66%).
• Pulling/Pushing: Frequently Performed (34%-66%).
• Standing: Frequently Performed (34%-66%).
• Sitting: Frequently Performed (34%-66%).
• Speaking/talking: Constantly Performed (67%-100%).
• Hearing: Not Related.
• Seeing/Visual: Not Related.

About the Role

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.