Job Description

Methodist Fremont Hospital-Dunklau Gardens-Social Worker-Full Time-Days

Methodist Fremont Health-Dunklau Gardens is looking for a full-time Social Worker to join our team. This role focuses on discharge planning and support for complex and at-risk patients, including long-term care residents. It involves assessing and addressing psychosocial, emotional, and financial needs; facilitating eligibility for social programs; coordinating with community resources; and providing ongoing counseling and advocacy to ensure quality outcomes and an improved patient/resident experience throughout their stay.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements complex discharge plans by coordinating with patients, families, and post-acute agencies, addressing barriers early, and ensuring continuity of care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Provides support for legal and end-of-life planning , including assistance with advance directives, power of attorney, and facilitating discussions around goals of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams through participation in rounds, family meetings, and care planning for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
• Advocates for diverse and high-risk patient populations , offering counseling, financial assistance (e.g., Medicaid), and support for patients from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Maintains thorough documentation and compliance , communicates effectively using AIDET principles, and contributes to hospital and community initiatives that enhance patient care and safety.

Location:

• Methodist Fremont Health - Dunklau Gardens: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work. May consider Bachelor’s degree in public health or social services required.
• Master’s degree e.g., Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent (e.g., Care Programme Approach [CPA], Practice Educator [PE], etc.) preferred.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred.

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience as a social worker or like experience working with the geriatric population required.
• 2-3 years of experience as a medical social worker preferred.
• Experience working with the geriatric population within the healthcare environment preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) required within 4 years of hire.
• Certified Master Social Work (CMSW) preferred.

About Methodist:

Methodist Health System named by Forbes in 2024 as "Nebraska's Best Employer" and "Best Employer for New Graduates"

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

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