Social Worker

commonspirit· Social Work Services
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

At CHI Health CUMC-Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Social Worker, you will collaborate with the Registered Nurse Manager for timely discharge planning, assessing psychosocial impacts of illness, and providing direct patient services utilizing community resources.

 

Every day you will perform psychosocial assessments, discharge planning/coordination, community referrals, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling. You'll play an integral role in the Multi-disciplinary Team, managing patient services, determining abuse/neglect referrals, coordinating care for psychiatric patients, ensuring safe discharges, and educating doctoral residents.

 

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have experience in a medical setting, with Medicare/Medicaid populations, and in patient education. You will demonstrate strong assessment, planning, and advocacy skills within a team-based setting.

  • Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family in internal and external settings.
  • Comprehensively assesses patient’s goals as well as their biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and discharge planning needs and financial status.
  • Works collaboratively with care partners to develop appropriate discharge plan and ensure indicated referrals are completed in a timely manner.
  • Procures services and serves as advocate on behalf of patients and families for scarce resources.
  • Acts as a liaison to post hospital care provider and community health resources.
  • Education patients, families, and medical staff regarding available resources and guidelines associated in accessing resources. Provide applications as needed for these resources.

Eligible for a sign-on bonus and premium pay for this weekend position. Work Saturdays and Sundays along with a Friday OR Monday.

Job Requirements

  • Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska upon hire
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW), with the intention of entering into a master's degree program in Social Work (MSW)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Social Worker position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Social Worker role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Social Worker role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Social Worker role in the Social Work Services department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Social Worker at commonspirit belong to?
This Social Worker position is part of the Social Work Services department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Social Worker position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Social Worker job at commonspirit posted?
This Social Worker position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Social Worker
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