Social Worker — Short-Term Residential Program

Job overview

The Social Worker role is onsite in Lincoln, NE, with compensation of $20–$24 per hour. The position supports Houses of Hope’s new Short-Term Residential program, opening in November at its newly renovated facility at 4740 A Street. The role exists to help people experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health needs pursue recovery and greater independence. It coordinates services, advocates for individuals, supports treatment goals, and plans transitions from residential care in collaboration with the treatment team and community providers.

What you'll do

• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment
• protect confidentiality and professional boundaries
• coordinate with the treatment team on goals, services, and discharge planning
• provide support and advocacy to individuals and, when needed, families
• connect people with medical, social, educational, housing, transportation, and other services
• identify resource gaps
• develop recovery-oriented treatment plans and discuss progress
• maintain clinical records and timely documentation
• conduct post-discharge follow-up
• build relationships with community agencies and providers
• respond to crises and follow safety and crisis-intervention practices
• communicate with counseling, clinical, and administrative staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker

short-term residential

behavioral health

substance use recovery

treatment planning

discharge planning

trauma-informed care

lincoln ne

houses of hope

$20–$24 per hour

bachelor’s degree in social work

nebraska driver’s license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Casual dress code
• medical, dental, and vision
• paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• vacation, sick, and personal hours
• paid licensure fees and continuing education units
• employee assistance program
• 403(b) with up to a 5% company match
• Verizon discount
• Sam’s Club membership.

Why this role

Opportunity to help establish the culture and service delivery of a new Short-Term Residential program for people with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

About the employer

Houses of Hope is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.