Social Worker - Care Navigator & Advocate

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

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