Medical Social Worker - Women's Services

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Medical Social Worker - Olson Women Center

Seeking a compassionate, skilled and experienced medical social worker to join the social work team in The Olson Center for Women's Health.

The Olson Center OBGYN Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care and resource coordination for patients on the main campus of Nebraska Medicine. The OBGYN Social Worker advocates for patient needs and assists with resources in the community.

This position works in collaboration with OBGYN medical providers, the Financial Counselor, and the Labor and Delivery/ NICU Social Workers. Participates in pediatric social work team meetings and coverage as needed. Participates in Olson Center meetings and programs. 

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 care

For more information regarding the Medical Social Worker role, you can email Kory Kidd at kkidd@nebraskamed.com
 

Shift

• First shift, 40 hours each week

Why 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.

• Dignity and Respect: We value all 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.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Medical Social Worker Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Note: If this position is for the geriatric department - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Medical Social Worker Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred.