Care Transitions Social Worker: Discharge & Family Support

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Care Management Social Worker to collaborate with the health care team to identify psychosocial needs of patients and families, support adjustment to chronic health care demands, and serve as a resource for the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes completing assessments, planning interventions, crisis support, and guiding discharge planning while maintaining professional relationships and sharing best practices with peers.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) preferred by the State of Nebraska.
• Prior case management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete case management assessments and set intervention priorities.
• Identify high-risk indicators and educate on family violence impact.
• Provide supportive counseling to improve coping.
• Offer crisis intervention and assist in problem solving.
• Collaborate with discharge planning and care management teams.
• Maintain professional relationships within the inter-disciplinary team.
• Initiate peer discussions on clinical practice issues.

Skills

Case management assessments

Risk indicators

Crisis counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW or Counseling degree

LMHP license (preferred)

Job description

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Care Management Social Worker to collaborate with the health care team to identify psychosocial needs of patients and families, support adjustment to chronic health care demands, and serve as a resource for the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes completing assessments, planning interventions, crisis support, and guiding discharge planning while maintaining professional relationships and sharing best practices with peers.