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Job Title: Social Worker (BSW/MSW)/Home Health Company: Regional West Medical Center  Location: Scottsbluff, NE Description: Job Posted: 09/04/2009 Facility: Regional West Medical Center Position Type: Technical/Professional Position Status: Part Time Primary Duties: The medical social worker is responsible for assisting HomeCare team with meeting the psychosocial needs of their patients. They usually work 2, 4-hour days per week. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work REQUIRED. Master's degree in Social Work preferred. Minimum of 1 years' experience in healthcare. Must be able to use a laptop computer. Schedule: Varies; up to 19 hrs/wk Week/Holiday Schedule: Position Available Date: 09/04/2009 Pay: Pay range available upon request Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER-Medical Foster Home Program Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Omaha, NE Description: Incumbent serves as program coordinator and is administratively responsible for the Medical Foster Home Program.  Coordinator manages the daily operation of the program, and may provide direct patient care services in the program area.  Responsibilities include the daily operation of the program, developing policies and procedures for program operation and preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.  The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the Director of Community Programs, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the service.  The Social Worker is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to a particular diagnosis or population We are a patient-centered, integrated health care organization for veterans which provides excellent healthcare, research and education.  For more information on working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit us at: http://www.va.gov and/or http://www.nebraska.va.gov/.  For more information on why Omaha is such a great place to work and live visit:   http://www.selectgreateromaha.com/Site-Selection-Data-Quality-of-Life.aspx.

Job Title: Medical Social Worker Company: The Nebraska Medical Center  Location: Omaha, NE Description: Solid Organ Transplant Position Provide counseling / intervention in order to assist in meeting the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial and discharge planning needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle changes following discharge. Provide assessment and consultative services to ensure assistance for patients/families with personal and/or environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited university. Certified Social Worker required by Nebraska law or Provisional Certified Master of Social Work. Certified Master of Social Work and Licensed Mental Health Professional and 6 months' health care experience preferred. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Social Worker Justice Outreach Coordinator Job in OMAHA, NE Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Omaha, NE Description: Social Worker Justice Outreach Coordinator Job in OMAHA, NE Vacancy No. NE#10-079 Department Veterans Health Administration Salary $1.00 to $999,999.00 Grade 0 to 0 Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time Open Date 3/9/2010 Close Date 3/22/2010 Job Link Who may apply Public Locations: ( Help make everyone's job search easier! Report incorrect job locations. Include a new Location) OMAHA, NE remove Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER ( Justice Outreach Coordinator)) Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: NE#10-079 Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0185-0/0 Open Period: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 to Monday, March 22, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent, Full Time Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Omaha, NE Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. Mission Focused: Attracting applicants who want a work environment that welcomes all motivations, from general service commitment to a specific passion. Job Summary: The Justice Outreach Coordinator is a Clinical Social Worker whose primary responsibilities are to provide intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, placement services, and referrals to various community agencies for veterans who are involved with the justice system or incarcerated.    We are a patient-centered, integrated health care organization for veterans which provides excellent healthcare, research and education.  For more information on working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit us at: http://www.va.gov and/or http://www.nebraska.va.gov/.  For more information on why Omaha is such a great place to work and live visit:   http://www.selectgreateromaha.com/Site-Selection-Data-Quality-of-Life.aspx  NOTE:  In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on Print Preview, then Print.  Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position. Major Duties: The Justice Outreach Coordinator is a Clinical Social Worker whose primary responsibilities are to provide intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, placement services, and referrals to various community agencies for veterans who are involved with the justice system or incarcerated.  The Justice Outreach Coordinator is administratively responsible for clinical programming and daily operation of the program and participates in the data management related to the program.  The Justice Outreach Coordinator is an integral member of the Homeless Program and works in conjunction with the Mental Health Specialty Programs Coordinator under the designation of the Chief of Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Service Line to coordinate administrative, patient, and personnel activities for this program. The Clinical Social Worker in this position requires an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from community, State and Federal agencies.  The incumbent must have skill in diplomacy, advocacy, and negotiation in spanning boundaries of the VA and local justice system.  Knowledge of jail culture, its impact upon veteran institutional and community perceptions and behavior, and skill in assisting the veteran and those who work with him or her in adopting behaviors adaptive to community living. The Justice Outreach Coordinator has specialized knowledge of practice related to the treatment of chronically mentally ill population, those with substance abuse disorders and those who have history of complex legal difficulties.  The Justice Outreach Coordinator is licensed as a masters level social worker in a state. Qualifications: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.  (Followed by what is listed below) Qualification Requirements:  VA Qualification Standards Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G39 for Social Worker. Basic Requirements:  The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000.  To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must:     a.  Citizenship.  Be a citizen of the United States.  (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part.)     b.  Education.  Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited.  A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.     c.  Licensure.  Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.  Current state requirements may be found on the OHRM website.      (1)  Exception.  VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations.  This exception only applies up to the full performance level.  For grade levels above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed or certified.     (a)  For grades below or at the full performance level, VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within 3 years of their appointment as a social worker.  Most states require 2 years of post-MSW experience as a pre-requisite to taking the licensure/certification exam, and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam.  In California, where the prerequisites for licensure exceed two years, social workers must become licensed at the independent, master's level within one year of meeting the full California prerequisites for licensure.     (b)  It is VHA policy that a VHA social worker who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record.     (c)  Different states have different levels of licensure or certification, making it difficult for VHA staff to determine the independent practice level.  Each state, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia completed surveys identifying the level of licensure or certification allowing independent practice.  Copies of the surveys are on file in the Office of Social Work Service and a summary spreadsheet of the levels of licensure or certification is available to social work professional standards board members for purposes of determining whether the social worker's level of licensure or certification meets the VHA qualification standards.  All states except California use a series of licensure exams administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).  The ASWB is the association of boards that regulate social work.  ASWB develops and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country and is a central resource for information on the legal regulation of social work.  The ASWB offers three exami

Job Title: Social Worker Medical Foster Home Program Job in OMAHA, NE Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Omaha, NE Description: Social Worker Medical Foster Home Program Job in OMAHA, NE Vacancy No. NE#10-072 Department Veterans Health Administration Salary $1.00 to $999,999.00 Grade 0 to 0 Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time Open Date 3/9/2010 Close Date 3/16/2010 Job Link Who may apply Public Locations: ( Help make everyone's job search easier! Report incorrect job locations. Include a new Location) OMAHA, NE remove Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER-Medical Foster Home Program Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: NE#10-072 Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD /year Competitive Salary commensurate with education and experiance as determined by the Professional Standards Board. Series & Grade: GS-0185-0/0 Promotion Potential: 0 Open Period: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 to Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent,  Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Omaha, NE Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. Job Summary: Incumbent serves as program coordinator and is administratively responsible for the Medical Foster Home Program.  Coordinator manages the daily operation of the program, and may provide direct patient care services in the program area.  Responsibilities include the daily operation of the program, developing policies and procedures for program operation and preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.  The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the Director of Community Programs, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the service.  The Social Worker is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to a particular diagnosis or population We are a patient-centered, integrated health care organization for veterans which provides excellent healthcare, research and education.  For more information on working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit us at: http://www.va.gov and/or http://www.nebraska.va.gov/.  For more information on why Omaha is such a great place to work and live visit:   http://www.selectgreateromaha.com/Site-Selection-Data-Quality-of-Life.aspx.    Major Duties: Incumbent serves as program coordinator and is administratively responsible for the Medical Foster Home Program.  Coordinator manages the daily operation of the program, and may provide direct patient care services in the program area.  Responsibilities include the daily operation of the program, developing policies and procedures for program operation and preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.  The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the Director of Community Programs, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the service.   The Social Worker is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to a particular diagnosis or population Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related. BASIC REQUIREMENTS.  The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker is prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000.  To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must:     a.  Education.  Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited.  A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.     b.  Licensure.  Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.      (1)  Exception.  VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations.  This exception only applies up to the full performance level.  For grade levels above the full performance level, the candidate must be licensed or certified.     (a)  For grades below or at the full performance level, VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within 3 years of their appointment as a social worker.  Most states require 2 years of post-MSW experience as a pre-requisite to taking the licensure/certification exam, and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam.  In California, where the prerequisites for licensure exceed two years, social workers must become licensed at the independent, master's level within one year of meeting the full California prerequisites for licensure.     (b)  It is VHA policy that a VHA social worker who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record.     (c)  Different states have different levels of licensure or certification, making it difficult for VHA staff to determine the independent practice level.  Each state, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia completed surveys identifying the level of licensure or certification allowing independent practice.  Copies of the surveys are on file in the Office of Social Work Service and a summary spreadsheet of the levels of licensure or certification is available to social work professional standards board members for purposes of determining whether the social worker' s level of licensure or certification meets the VHA qualification standards.  All states except California use a series of licensure exams administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).  The ASWB is the association of boards that regulate social work.  ASWB develops and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country and is a central resource for information on the legal regulation of social work.  The ASWB offers three examinations.  The master's examination is generally used by states for the independent practice level of licensure or certification, while the advanced generalist and the clinical examinations are used for the advanced practice level of licensure or certification.  Differences between the master's and the advanced exams demonstrate the expectation that advanced practice social workers will have a more sophisticated knowledge of practice theory and its application.     c.  Physical Requirements.  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.     d.  English Language Proficiency.  Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Grade Determinations.  In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-11 Social Worker Experience, Education and Licensure.  Requires completion of a minimum of 1 year of post-MSW degree experience in the

Job Title: Medical Social Worker - NICU Company: Methodist Health System  Location: Omaha, NE Description: Methodist Women’s Hospital The new home for women’s health. Methodist Women’s Hospital is the first hospital in the region devoted exclusively to women’s health care. Features: The five-floor, 116-bed women’s hospital will be the first and only in the region dedicated to women’s health. All patient rooms will be private with necessary equipment on hand but out of sight, and include family spaces with comfortable sleep sofas, seating for visitors and wireless Internet Access. A Level III NICU, the highest level in west Omaha, will help alleviate the shortage of beds in the region for at-risk babies. Patients will have 24/7 access to anesthesiologists who specialize in keeping moms comfortable throughout delivery. A fully staffed newborn nursery will accommodate babies’ needs 24/7. The new women’s hospital will provide a full range of gynecological services for women of all ages. The Emergency Department (ED) will be open 24/7 and provide care for men and women and their families. The ED will include The Heidi Wilke SANE/SART Program – services that provide care for survivors of sexual assault. A host of outpatient diagnostics will be offered for both men and women. Methodist Women’s Hospital’s surgical suites will feature the latest in technologies for patient care, staff efficiencies and physician friendliness. Job Requirements: Minimum of 2 years experience in Social Work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and/or Obstetrics and High Risk obstetrics Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work Nebraska Certified Social Worker. Licensure in the State of Nebraska as a Licensed Social Worker desirable. Provides medical social work services to neonatal and adult patient populations Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Social Worker Company: The Lutheran Home  Location: Omaha, NE Description:  Provide counseling / intervention in order to assist in meeting the social, psychological, rehabilitative, and financial needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle change. Therapeutic, rehabilitative and recovery services determined to be needed by the individual resident.  Structured group activities as appropriate, assistance to develop responsible living patterns. Certified Master of Social Work and 6 months long term care experience preferred.  BSW may be considered. Carry out social service evaluations and plans of intervention based on findings.  Counsel patient/family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping dificulties. Participates in the MDS and care planning process. QUALIFICATIONS;  Masters Level Social Worker with nursing home experience preferred, valid drivers license.  Good communication and public relations skills. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Social Worker Justice Outreach Coordinator Company: Location: Omaha, NE Description: The Justice Outreach Coordinator is a Clinical Social Worker whose primary responsibilities are to provide intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, placement services, and referrals to various community agencies for veterans who are involved with the justice system or incarcerated.  The Justice Outreach Coordinator is administratively responsible for clinical programming and daily operation of the program and participates in the data management related to the program.  The Justice Outreach Coordinator is an integral member of the Homeless Program and works in conjunction with the Mental Health Specialty Programs Coordinator under the designation of the Chief of Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Service Line to coordinate administrative, patient, and personnel activities for this program. The Clinical Social Worker in this position requires an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from community, State and Federal agencies.  The incumbent must have skill in diplomacy, advocacy, and negotiation in spanning boundaries of the VA and local justice system.  Knowledge of jail culture, its impact upon veteran institutional and community perceptions and behavior, and skill in assisting the veteran and those who work with him or her in adopting behaviors adaptive to community living. The Justice Outreach Coordinator has specialized knowledge of practice related to the treatment of chronically mentally ill population, those with substance abuse disorders and those who have history of complex legal difficulties.  The Justice Outreach Coordinator is licensed as a masters level social worker in a state.

Job Title: Medical Social Worker Company: Methodist Health System  Location: Omaha, NE Description: Methodist Women’s Hospital The new home for women’s health. Methodist Women’s Hospital is the first hospital in the region devoted exclusively to women’s health care. Features: The five-floor, 116-bed women’s hospital will be the first and only in the region dedicated to women’s health. All patient rooms will be private with necessary equipment on hand but out of sight, and include family spaces with comfortable sleep sofas, seating for visitors and wireless Internet Access. A Level III NICU, the highest level in west Omaha, will help alleviate the shortage of beds in the region for at-risk babies. Patients will have 24/7 access to anesthesiologists who specialize in keeping moms comfortable throughout delivery. A fully staffed newborn nursery will accommodate babies’ needs 24/7. The new women’s hospital will provide a full range of gynecological services for women of all ages. The Emergency Department (ED) will be open 24/7 and provide care for men and women and their families. The ED will include The Heidi Wilke SANE/SART Program – services that provide care for survivors of sexual assault. A host of outpatient diagnostics will be offered for both men and women. Methodist Women’s Hospital’s surgical suites will feature the latest in technologies for patient care, staff efficiencies and physician friendliness. Job Requirements: 3-6 months of on the job training Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work Nebraska Certified Social Worker Provides medical social work services to adult and geriatric patient populations Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER ( Justice Outreach Coordinator)) Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Omaha, NE Description: The Justice Outreach Coordinator is a Clinical Social Worker whose primary responsibilities are to provide intensive case management services, continuous quality improvement activities, evaluation/consultation, psychosocial assessments, placement services, and referrals to various community agencies for veterans who are involved with the justice system or incarcerated.   We are a patient-centered, integrated health care organization for veterans which provides excellent healthcare, research and education.  For more information on working for the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit us at: http://www.va.gov and/or http://www.nebraska.va.gov/.  For more information on why Omaha is such a great place to work and live visit:   http://www.selectgreateromaha.com/Site-Selection-Data-Quality-of-Life.aspx  NOTE:  In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on Print Preview, then Print.  Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position.