Outpatient Medical Social Worker- Cystic Fibrosis & Adult Congestive Heart Failure
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
Provide support and intervention to ensure assistance for patients and families with personal and/or environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Be a part of a consultive service to focus on the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective and financial needs of patients to coordinate careIf you have questions about applying for the Outpatient Medical Social Worker, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at Full timeWhy Work at Nebraska Medicine?
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
- Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
- Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited university required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in social work required.
- Knowledge of professional guidelines regarding confidentiality of client and staff information required.
- Competent in the use of a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word required.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient groups and their families required.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing required.
- Must demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy, team orientation, and professionalism required.
- Knowledge of health care services and resources required.
- Ability to work independently required.
- Strong analytical skills required.
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) by Nebraska law OR Provisional Certified Master of Social Work (PCMSW) required.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred.