Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Social Worker Weekends Only in Omaha, Nebraska
Overview
Work an 8 hour shift every Saturday and Sunday, receive shift differential pay!!!
Provides direct social work services including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, counseling, and recommendations to individual patients (adolescents, adults, elderly) and their families/significant others and/or groups of patients. The social worker is knowledgeable in areas such as active listening, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, and coordination.
Responsibilities
Conduct and document psychosocial assessment of patients
Share responsibility in identifying appropriate decision makers if the patient is without capacity, educating all patient’s rights and encouraging participation in decision-making and care
Provide liaison services and referrals to hospital resources and community agencies, including medication assistance programs
Identifies mental health needs of patients and provides counselling and referral as indicated
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care throughout the continuum and into the community. Informs other members of the health care team about the factors that may affect the patient’s health and well-being
Serves as a resource to patient, family, and healthcare team regarding emotional and behavioral issues and refers to community services available to adolescents, adults, and elders
Remains current of Medicare and Medicaid laws and guidelines, Medicare conditions of participation, managed care contracts, and other legal and regulatory requirements as the relate to healthcare social work services. Assures patients are informed of rights and responsibilities as participants in these programs
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree from a Council of Social Work Education accredited School of Social Work
Required Licensure and Certifications
State of Nebraska or Iowa certification or licensure required.
Pay Range
$22.89 - $33.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.