Medix Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Licensed Social Worker to partner with primary care teams in conducting comprehensive social services assessments. The goal is to identify patient needs and coordinate tailored support plans to help overcome barriers to medical care.
Key Responsibilities

• Partner with primary care teams to conduct comprehensive social services assessments and identify individual patient needs.
• Design and implement tailored support plans to overcome socioeconomic and logistical barriers to medical care.
• Assist patients and families in navigating managed care plans, community resources, and benefit programs.
• Provide ongoing behavioral and social case management.
• Support members through advance care planning and health transitions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in electronic health record systems and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) strongly preferred.
• Active, unencumbered social work license (BSW or MSW level) in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of experience in clinical social work, with expertise in screening, assessment, and planning for complex patient populations.
• Practical understanding of differential diagnosis for common mental health conditions.
• Exceptional active listening skills and strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency with clinical management software and general computer systems.
• Highly empathetic, non-judgmental approach with a flexible, problem-solving mindset.
• Medical social work background or healthcare case management experience (preferred).
• Master of Social Work (MSW) or LCSW (preferred).

Hours Per Week
40.0 hours
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to visit all sites in the market, including traveling to Lincoln one day a week (1.5 hours route).
Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix is an equal opportunity employer and committed to compliance with all applicable laws related to discrimination and accommodation.
* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.