Social Worker Behavioral Health

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for Lasting Hope Recovery Center in Omaha, NE. You will assess psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely transitions.

As a trusted advocate, you will connect patients with community resources, educate families about options, and document

Qualifications

• CSW certification in Nebraska required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs to develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe discharge plans and timely referrals.
• Advocate for patients and families by connecting with support services and financial resources.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on services and options for transitions of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in keeping with standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Problem-solving

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Job description

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.

We are offering a $5,000 to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus and Education Assistance to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

A 64-bed adult psychiatric facility, Lasting Hope Recovery Center is a place of healing. All of the rooms are private. At Lasting Hope Recovery Center, patients find comfort and a team of caring professionals working for them. Often, mental illness and substance abuse occur at the same time. CHI Health Lasting Hope Recovery Center offers an entire range of treatment and prevention services to meet the needs of patients experiencing both challenges. Treatment is built on personal strengths and support systems that treat individuals experiencing these illnesses.

Pay Range

$24.27 - $36.10 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.