ED Social Worker – Flexible Shifts & Tuition Support

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for the Emergency Department to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate resources, and collaborate with the care team to support safe discharge and ongoing care.

You will provide patient- and family-centered support, navigate complex social and emotional needs, and help connect families to community resources, financial assistance, and educational opportunities within a high-acuity ED setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college in a human services program which provided preparation for professional counseling/psychotherapy.
• License-eligible as a LMHP/PLMHP in the State of Nebraska, and must obtain LMHP/PLMHP privileges within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain NMC Privileges as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) within six months of transfer or hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial needs and provide supportive resources under supervision.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe discharge plans and continuity of care.
• Assist in meeting social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial, and lifestyle adjustment needs after discharge.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Job description

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for the Emergency Department to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate resources, and collaborate with the care team to support safe discharge and ongoing care.

You will provide patient- and family-centered support, navigate complex social and emotional needs, and help connect families to community resources, financial assistance, and educational opportunities within a high-acuity ED setting.