Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska
Social Worker jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, where large health systems and state agencies such as Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services maintain steady hiring across clinical, child welfare, and school-based settings. Demand is strongest for licensed clinical social workers, child protective services workers, and hospital-based case managers, with openings ranging from entry-level caseworker roles to senior clinical and supervisory positions. Nebraska's growing behavioral health infrastructure and ongoing child welfare caseloads keep postings active throughout the year. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary:
In a career as a Medical Social Worker, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will address financial and social concerns impacting care of Boys Town National Research Hospital and Clinic patients.
Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday, On-Call rotation required
Location: Pacific Street
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Facilitates care for the patient through referral to appropriate resources in the community or within the Boys Town system.
- Provides leadership in the identification and acquisition of resources (local, state, and federal) for patients and their families.
- Coordinates activities/follow-up to meet identified needs of select patients to facilitate necessary care, specialty consultation and/or surgery.
- Serves as a resource for BTNRH physicians, nurses and staff.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary teams as requested.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documents of completed work, patient files and office files.
- Complies with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintains working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact patient care.
- Participates in quality improvement activities through staff meetings, committees, continuing educational and professional activities.
- Participates in Utilization Review Committee and activities.
- Assumes the duties of the discharge planning coordinator. Will provide oversight of the discharge planning process. A daily review of the active patient discharge plans will be completed as needed.
- Reassess the discharge planning process on an on-going basis (i.e., at least quarterly), review discharge plans in closed medical record review to determine staff responsiveness to the patient’s post-discharge needs and review re-admissions for trends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
- Certification, Licensure, or Provisional Licensure as a Social Worker in the State of NE required.
Care and respect for others 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 belonging 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. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 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.
Job Summary:
In a career as a Medical Social Worker, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will address financial and social concerns impacting care of Boys Town National Research Hospital and Clinic patients.
Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday, On-Call rotation required
Location: Pacific Street
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Facilitates care for the patient through referral to appropriate resources in the community or within the Boys Town system.
- Provides leadership in the identification and acquisition of resources (local, state, and federal) for patients and their families.
- Coordinates activities/follow-up to meet identified needs of select patients to facilitate necessary care, specialty consultation and/or surgery.
- Serves as a resource for BTNRH physicians, nurses and staff.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary teams as requested.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documents of completed work, patient files and office files.
- Complies with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintains working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact patient care.
- Participates in quality improvement activities through staff meetings, committees, continuing educational and professional activities.
- Participates in Utilization Review Committee and activities.
- Assumes the duties of the discharge planning coordinator. Will provide oversight of the discharge planning process. A daily review of the active patient discharge plans will be completed as needed.
- Reassess the discharge planning process on an on-going basis (i.e., at least quarterly), review discharge plans in closed medical record review to determine staff responsiveness to the patient’s post-discharge needs and review re-admissions for trends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
- Certification, Licensure, or Provisional Licensure as a Social Worker in the State of NE required.
Care and respect for others 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 belonging 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. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 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.
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Social Worker Job Market in Nebraska
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What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across Nebraska.
- Active Nebraska LCSW, LMSW, or provisional license issued by the Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program for clinical or licensure-required positions
- Bachelor of Social Work degree considered for case management, child welfare, and entry-level county roles
- Experience in child welfare, behavioral health, or medical case management preferred by most Nebraska employers
- Proficiency with case management documentation systems such as SACWIS or electronic health records
- Valid Nebraska driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based or home-visit positions
Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social worker in Nebraska?
To become a licensed social worker in Nebraska, you apply through the Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice, which oversees all social work credentials in the state. A Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program qualifies you for the Licensed Master Social Worker provisional or the LBSW credential, while a Master of Social Work is required for the LMSW or LCSW. Clinical licensure also requires supervised hours and passage of the ASWB examination.
Which companies hire social workers in Nebraska?
Employers hiring social workers in Nebraska right now include Immanuel, Boys Town, and Houses of Hope, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Nebraska's largest health systems and the state's Department of Health and Human Services consistently represent the highest volume of ongoing openings across clinical, school-based, and child welfare settings.
Which Nebraska cities have the most social worker jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk have the most social worker openings in Nebraska. Omaha drives the largest share of postings because it is home to the state's major health systems, behavioral health networks, and regional offices of state agencies, while Lincoln's concentration of state government offices, university-affiliated clinics, and public schools generates steady demand across child welfare and school social work.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Social work often involves in-person client contact, home visits, and court appearances that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of social worker openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which is below average for professional roles. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are care coordination, utilization review, and telephonic case management roles within larger health systems.
How can I get hired as a social worker in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a caseworker or social services worker position with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, which regularly recruits new graduates into child welfare and adult services roles and provides structured training. Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health hire BSW-level care coordinators and patient navigators as stepping stones into clinical tracks. Completing your LBSW or enrolling in an LMSW supervised practice arrangement strengthens any application, and volunteer or field placement hours at a Nebraska community mental health center carry real weight with hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to social worker jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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