Social Worker

CHI Health Lakeside; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Social Worker to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs with compassion and expertise.

You will assess psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs, coordinate transitions, and connect families with community resources to promote ongoing health after discharge. This role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the care team, plus strong advocacy to remove barriers to care.

Qualifications

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) with the intent on receiving a Master's.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs to develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective discharge plans and facilitate timely referrals to appropriate post‑acute and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with support services and assisting with applications for available community and financial resources.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on available services, care options, and community resources to support successful transitions of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities while maintaining compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Problem-solving

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

MSW

BSW with MSW intent

CSW Nebraska

Job description

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs with compassion and expertise. By addressing social, emotional, financial, and discharge planning needs, you'll help remove barriers to care and support positive patient outcomes throughout the care journey.

Every day you will collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized plans of care and coordinate safe, timely transitions. You'll serve as a trusted advocate, connecting patients with community resources and support services that promote continued health and well-being beyond the hospital.

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong clinical assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills along with a passion for patient advocacy. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where your ability to build relationships, navigate community resources, and support patients through challenging situations makes a meaningful difference every day.

• Assess patients' psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs to develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective discharge plans and facilitate timely referrals to appropriate post‑acute and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with support services and assisting with applications for available community and financial resources.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on available services, care options, and community resources to support successful transitions of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities while maintaining compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards.

Job Requirements

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) with the intent on receiving a Master's
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association