<p>Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.</p> <p>Shift:</p> <p>First Shift (United States of America)</p> <p>Medical Social Worker- Outpatient Liver Transplant</p> <p>Seeking a compassionate, skilled and experienced medical social worker to join the multi-disciplinary Liver Transplant Team. The Outpatient Liver Transplant Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care and resource coordination for patients and their families before surgery and after discharge after transplant. Advocates for patient needs and assists with resources in the community. This position works in collaboration with Inpatient Liver Transplant Social Worker, Transplant Coordinators, Psychiatry, Financial Counselors and Medical Providers. Participates in weekly multidisciplinary selection meetings. Ensures compliance with CMS, UNOS and hospital standards and policies</p> <p>If you have questions about applying for the Medical Social Worker- Outpatient Liver Transplant, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com</p> <p>Details</p> <ul> <li>Full time and benefits eligible ( 1.0 FTE ) </li></ul> <p>Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?</p> <ul> <li>Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. </li><li>Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. </li><li>Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!</p> <p>Duties: Medical Social Worker- Outpatient Liver Transplant</p> <p>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</p> <p>Required Qualifications: Medical Social Worker- Outpatient Liver Transplant</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited university required. </li><li>Minimum of two years of experience in social work required. </li><li>Knowledge of professional guidelines regarding confidentiality of client and staff information required. </li><li>Competent in the use of a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word required. </li><li>Ability to work effectively with diverse patient groups and their families required. </li><li>Must demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing required. </li><li>Must demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy, team orientation, and professionalism required. </li><li>Knowledge of health care services and resources required. </li><li>Ability to work independently required. </li><li>Strong analytical skills required. </li><li>Certified Social Worker (CSW) by Nebraska law OR Provisional Certified Master of Social Work (PCMSW) required. </li></ul> <p>Note: If this position is for the geriatric department - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Medical Social Worker- Outpatient Liver Transplant</p> <ul> <li>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred. </li></ul> <p>Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.</p>