Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska

Job Title: Social Worker- Full Time Company: Fresenius Medical Care Location: North Platte, NE Description: Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has been a global leader in dialysis for over 25 years. With over 2,000 clinics located in communities all across North America , servicing over 161,000 patients, we have a singular focus on dialysis and a determination to help our patients live their lives to the fullest. If you are passionate about your profession and are looking to begin or continue a successful career that will truly make a difference then FMCNA is the place for you. Description This position will provide psychosocial services to all patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable).  In this position, you will evaluate each patient at admission and formulate appropriate treatment plan, provide ongoing casework and advocacy services for the patient to ameliorate medically related social or emotional problems, inform and clarify for patients and their families the facility policies and resources.  The Social Worker re-evaluates at appropriate intervals those patients not seen on a regular basis as well as maintaining records in accordance with the policies of the Social Service Department and the facility in order to comply with E.S.R.D. regulations. Requirements Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work.  Certification: Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure if applicable. Experience with renal patients or other physically ill population preferred.  This is a Full Time position. BENEFITS: We offer a generous compensation and benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401K match, profit sharing, short and long term disability, tuition reimbursement, and 5 weeks paid time off! Fresenius Medical Care North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Program Specialist I-Caseworker(Safe Haven) Company: Heartland Family Service  Location: Omaha, NE Description: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Performs skilled programmatic duties of a routine nature while providing support services to victims of domestic violence. PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma Two years experience Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record ACCOUNTABILITIES: Responds to all crisis calls, assesses situation, gathers information and provides appropriate and accurate referrals and information, maintaining strict confidentiality. Completes intake information with incoming clients.. Implements case management plans and provides support services to victims of domestic violence under the direction of Lead Caseworker and Safe Haven Coordinator. Does follow-up with individual clients as assigned and updates goal planning as client coals change. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of facility, including monitoring residents’ activities. Develops supportive relationship with clients. Advocates for clients in the community. Able to work independently with little supervision during overnight shelter coverage. Maintains required records and statistical information. Assists with training volunteers in Safe Haven facility. Facilitate in-house/education support groups under supervision of Lead Caseworker. Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the Agency. Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff. Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance. Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements. Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media. Performs other program related duties as assigned. TO APPLY: Please apply online.Acceptance and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Heartland Family Service is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action United Way Agency. Applicants requiring accommodation must notify in advance. Modify / Close Posting

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 BSW Quality OnCall Company: Bergan Mercy Medical Center  Location: Omaha, NE Description: Alegent Health employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. This is our promise to our employees and our community. Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation. Our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region. Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team! Social Worker Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic and analysis. Relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner; shows sincere interest in others and their concerns; initiates and develops relationships with other as a key priority. Develops effective give and take relationships with others; understands the agendas and perspectives of others; recognizes and effectively balances the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization. Speaks clearly and expresses self well in groups and in one to one conversations. Ensures 100% of patient population is screened for discharge planning and biopsychosocial needs within 24 hours of admission. Counsels and interviews patients/family members and conducts an appraisal of social, emotional and economic complications in order to provide the physician and the health care team with recommendations and information which will assist in developing an overall plan for the patient's care upon consultation or, if functioning, in a selected area. Experience Preferred: Acute care experience as a social worker. Education/Licensure Required Bachelor of Social Work. Must have a CSW Social Worker to practice in the State of Nebraska or be a LSW Licensed Social Worker to practice in the state of Iowa. Knowledge/skills/abilities Attends ongoing continuing education seminars related to social work practice. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Expertise regarding health and supportive services resources. Ability to develop an accurate biopsychosocial assessment. 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.

Job Title: Masters Level Social Worker Company: VA MEDICAL CENTER Location: Kearney, NE Description: Masters Level Social Worker, VA Medical Center, Grand Island NE. Will work in the Home Based Primary Care Program and Community Nursing Home Program. Social Worker will participate with teams of health care professionals providing primary care to veterans in their homes and oversight to veterans in community nursing homes. Requires Masters Degree, state independent practice license and drivers license. Take advantage of an outstanding, benefits package including a generous vacation, a family friendly sick leave policy, federal retirement, a tax deferred savings plan and health/life insurance. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call Linda at Register to View . Apply by 03-24-10, EOE/AAE.

Job Title: Social Worker -Master%27s degree (Supplemental) Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Lincoln, NE Description: Assists in meeting the needs of patients whose medical problems may be aggravated by social factors and who may need assistance in resolving their social, economic and personal problems. The Social Worker is responsible for consultation and close liaison with hospital staff to assure the most efficient utilization of social work services. Maintains an effective knowledge level of and working relationship with community agencies and resources. Possesses critical thinking and communication skills. The Social Worker shall develop, organize, implement and evaluate social work practice, policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director, Performance Improvement.Essential DutiesProvides direct social work services to patients and their families/significant other. Specific services to the patient population shall include but not be limited to the following Works within the Case Management Team to address and facilitate complex care, financial and social needs.Receives referrals from Physicians, Case Managers, patients, family/significant other, and other health care disciplines, per Guidelines for Referral for Social Work. Case finding and assessment of need for social work interventions may also take place when appropriate.Provides for continuity of care through short and long term planning in consultation with patient and family/significant other.Coordinates the discharge plan with the Physicians, Case Manager, patient, family/significant other and other health care providers.Consults, assesses and interprets psychosocial needs of patients and families/significant others to staff, physicians and other health care providers.Facilitates the care plan to meet the special needs of patients with a mental health history that impacts their level of care.Assists patients and family/significant other to cope with anxiety and stress precipitated by illness and hospitalization with consultation regarding need for institutional and specialized care.Consults within and outside the organization regarding complex financial needs (i.e., self pay, disability, etc).Advocates for patients rights and entitlements, including protection and safety.Documents social work activities in the patients medical record via Meditech.Maintains a collection of information regarding community resources and programs.Provides services to the community such as consultation/collaboration with outside organizations and professionals, acts as a community liaison and participates in the development of social and health care programs in the community as requested.Develops, coordinates and communicates social work standards, policies and proceduresTakes appropriate, independent action and conducts creative problem-solving asrequired.Demonstrates multi-task ability to coordinate caseload, interruptions while ensuring follow through.Participates in orientation/continuing education for health care providers regarding social work services.Participates in the Shared Management of the Case Management Department Team. Operates in accordance with the Teams Mission and Bylaws.Assists the team in meeting annual goals.Participates in departmental projects to improve efficiency, processes, patient care and education.Develops and reviews goals and achievements annually with Director.Participates in preparation of the department fiscal budget.Serves as a member of councils and committees internally and externally as requested.Has input into staff evaluations.

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: Social Worker Justice Outreach Coordinator Job in OMAHA, NE Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Omaha, NE Description: 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 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 practi

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