Medical Social Worker

Job Summary

Location:

Methodist Hospital

Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, occasional weekend and on-call

Provides medical social work services to neonatal and adult patient populations.

• Assesses patient/family within 24 hr or next business day of referral.
• Assessments to include identification of pre‑hospital level of functioning and current patient/family utilization of community resources (Meals on Wheels (MOW), Home Health Care (HHC), etc.)
• Assess and identify patients with limited support systems, level of functioning, and financial resources.
• Assesses impact of illness or injury on social support system, level of functioning and financial situation, assesses psychosocial needs.
• Utilizes standard form for assessments.
• Refers patients to MASH when appropriate.

• Aware of the medical plan of care and collaborates with care coordinator regarding post‑acute patient clinical needs.
• Communicates patient needs to the post‑acute care provider.
• Identifies need for interpreter services.
• Aware of community services and placement options available.

• Communicates with patient/family options for post‑acute care both private and community based and arranges same.
• Formulates primary discharge arrangements and secondary plan (back up plan).
• Collaborates with care coordinator regarding referral to pharmacy for options on medication cost/frequency to assist in discharge planning to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNFs).
• Communicates with patient/family benefits/limitations for post‑acute care.
• Arranges appropriate transportation for patient at dismissal.
• Notifies patient, family, and care team of final discharge arrangements.
• Referral as appropriate to Adult Protective Services (APS), Child Protective Services (CPS).

• Communicates with patient/family options for post‑acute care both private and community based.
• Communicates with patient/family benefits/limitations of provider for post‑acute care.
• Communicates and arranges services for patients with limited financial resources.
• Provides Medicare/Medicaid information to patient/family.

• Communicates assessment findings and recommendations for intervention (i.e.: behavioral health, community services).
• Participates and/or facilitates interdisciplinary rounds on daily basis.
• Shares pertinent information with care coordinator and/or other individuals if not in attendance.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, occasional weekend and on-call

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work required.
• For Methodist Hospital Care Management: candidates must meet one of the educational requirements below.
• Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work is required.
• Candidate must be enrolled in and provide proof of enrollment and course schedule in an accredited Master of Social Work program with a graduate date within two years of hire (Allowed for Casual position only).
• Master of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work is preferred.

• Three to six months of on‑the‑job training required.
• For Women’s Hospital Care Management:
  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and/or Obstetrics and High‑Risk Obstetrics required.

• Certified Masters Social Worker (CMSW) or Master Social Worker (MSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW) required. If enrolled in Masters of Social Work program, license required upon graduation.
• Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) preferred.

• Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.