Certified/Licensed Hospital Social Worker (Part-time)

Antelope Memorial Hospital; Neligh (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Antelope Memorial Hospital is seeking a part-time Social Services Director in a Critical Access Hospital setting. The role focuses on psychosocial care, discharge planning, and community resource referrals across acute and swing-bed services.

Collaboration with nursing, providers, and case management is essential for safe discharges and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate holds a social work-related degree, Nebraska credential, and 2+ years in healthcare; strong communication and EMR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field required.
• Must hold Nebraska credential through the DHHS (CSW/CMSW/LMHP/LIMHP) as applicable to scope.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare or hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, community resources, and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Provides social services support to patients and families, including assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, support, and referrals.
• Coordinates and documents discharge planning activities with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and caregivers.
• Identifies patients at risk for discharge barriers and coordinates post-acute referrals.
• Supports swing-bed patients and care teams with social service needs and post-discharge coordination.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and transition planning meetings.
• Educates patients and families on community resources, financial assistance, and post-discharge options.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations affecting hospital social services and documents appropriately.
• Acts as liaison with external agencies and community organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Nebraska credential (CSW/CMSW/LMHP/LIMHP)

Job description

Antelope Memorial Hospital is seeking a part-time Social Services Director in a Critical Access Hospital setting. The role focuses on psychosocial care, discharge planning, and community resource referrals across acute and swing-bed services.

Collaboration with nursing, providers, and case management is essential for safe discharges and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate holds a social work-related degree, Nebraska credential, and 2+ years in healthcare; strong communication and EMR