Medical Social Worker Supervisor

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as a Medical Social Worker Supervisor, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day activities addressing financial and social concerns impacting care of Boys Town National Research Hospital and Clinic patients. Participate in the development, coordination, and completion of department activities.

Schedule: Full-Time

Locations: West Hospital and Downtown Clinic

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Schedules and coordinates staff, while considering patient needs, allowing for effective performance of all required duties and responsibilities. 
• Coordinates training and orientation of new department personnel to ensure consistent application of department procedures; provides on-going feedback to dept personnel on their performance and performs employee performance evaluations.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and reporting performance improvement activities, designing and communicating policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership in the identification and acquisition of resources (local, state, and federal) for patients and their families; serves as a resource for social work team, BTNRH physicians, nurses and staff.
• Ensures social work activities meet identified needs of the patient and care for the patient is met through referral to appropriate resources in the community or within the Boys Town system.
• Oversees discharge planning and assists with Social Determinates of Health and other health equity initiatives.
• Maintains working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact patient care.
• Complies with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Certification, Licensure, or Provisional Licensure as a Social Worker in the State of NE required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.