Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Social Worker Behavioral Health in Omaha, Nebraska
Overview
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus and eligible for up to $10,000 Student Loan Assistance!!!
At Lasting Hope Recovery Center, patients find comfort and a team of caring professionals working for them. Often mental illness and substance abuse occur at the same time. CHI Health Lasting Hope Recovery Center offers an entire range of treatment and prevention services to meet the needs of patients experiencing both challenges. Treatment is built on personal strengths and support systems that treat individuals experiencing these illnesses.
As our Social Worker you will provide direct social work services including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, counseling, and recommendations to individual patients and their families/significant others and/or groups of patients. You will be knowledgeable in areas such as active listening, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, and coordination.
Responsibilities
Conduct and document psychosocial assessment of patients
Share responsibility in identifying appropriate decision makers if the patient is without capacity, educating all patient’s rights and encouraging participation in decision-making and care
Provide liaison services and referrals to hospital resources and community agencies, including medication assistance programs
Identifies mental health needs of patients and provides counselling and referral as indicated
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care throughout the continuum and into the community. Informs other members of the health care team about the factors that may affect the patient’s health and well-being
Serves as a resource to patient, family, and healthcare team regarding emotional and behavioral issues and refers to community services available to adolescents, adults, and elders
Remains current of Medicare and Medicaid laws and guidelines, Medicare conditions of participation, managed care contracts, and other legal and regulatory requirements as the relate to healthcare social work services. Assures patients are informed of rights and responsibilities as participants in these programs
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Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Minimum of a bachelor's degree from a Council of Social Work Education accredited School of Social Work
Required Licensure and Certifications
State of Nebraska certification/licensure in Social Work required
Pay Range
$21.23 - $29.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
