Master Social Worker
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$28.990

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010265 Master Social Worker (Open)

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Job Description:
Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? The Lincoln Regional Center - Whitehall Campus is looking for a Teammate for the permanent full-time position of Master Social Worker. Recent and soon-to-be Master Social Work graduates and provisional Certified Master Social Workers are encouraged to apply!

Examples of Work

• Complete the Transition Social Work Record. Coordinate Team meeting invites. Manage discharge planning and summary.
• Write weekly treatment plan reviews and make changes to areas within the treatment plan related to treatment such as discharge plans, presenting problems, strengths and weaknesses, and definitions and goals.
• Evaluate and enter scores from treatment sessions for therapeutic goals. Write up specific supervision safety plans for at home, at school, and/or in the community.
• Provide status assignments, filing the assignments. Provide core and other treatment assignments outside of the core assignments, based on the individual needs.
• Report abuse allegations to CPS, notifying guardians, and documenting the reports. Collaborate with education staff on post high school education.
• Advocate for youth regarding treatment materials and support regarding their individual needs (example, youth needing a DVD player for ASL and spiritual needs).
• Interview and complete initial psychosocial assessments. Provide Suicide Precaution/Assessments every 24 hours when youth is on status.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master Social Worker: Master's degree in social work.

Certified Master Social Worker: Master's degree in social work and two years of Master Social Worker experience.

Legal Requirements: Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2128.

Other: Must also have a Provisional Mental Health Practitioner license (PLMHP) or a Mental Health Practitioner License (LMHP) in Nebraska.

Hiring rate of position

Master Social Worker: $26.969/hour + $3.00/hour differential

Certified Master Social Worker: $28.990/hour + $3.00/hour differential

Knowledge of: theories and methods of social diagnosis and psychosocial assessment; social systems, family systems, systems theory, and social institutions; the cause of social problem areas and their impact on individuals, families, and communities; State and federal laws and regulations affecting social, legal, and health services; concepts and techniques of social planning; models of psychosocial assessment and intervention; crisis intervention theories and techniques; human behavior, growth, and development; theories of family and social interactions; professional terminology as related to therapy, psychology, and human services.

Skill in: observing and interpreting verbal and non-verbal behavior; interviewing clients to collect and elicit essential information and assess needs and progress; listening to and understanding information received from others; communicating so others understand; conducting differential diagnosis of individuals and groups; utilizing personality theory and diagnostic methods in setting a therapeutic context and formulating goals; assessing functional impairments so they can be addressed in treatment and discharge planning; assembling relevant facts to formulate a comprehensive psychosocial evaluation; discussing sensitive/emotional subjects in a non-threatening, supportive manner; utilizing appropriate social work intervention methods to build client strengths and facilitate positive change; establishing and maintaining rapport with clients and families.

Ability to: conduct psychotherapy of a complex nature; interpret complex psychosocial phenomena; serve as a role model in a professional relationship with clients and social work staff; communicate social work practice and theory to professionals in other disciplines; mediate negotiations between patients, families/guardians and clinicians; generate creative and effective means of dealing with obstacles in the implementation of discharge plans and the provision of social work services to clients; write concise and accurate reports and correspondence.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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