Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Health and Wellness Clinic - FT

Lane Regional Medical Center • Zachary, LA

75d

About The Position

The position involves providing social work services for patients and families within a hospital setting. The social worker will develop and maintain relationships with both internal personnel and external community health, welfare, and social agencies to effectively meet the needs of patients and their families. A strong understanding of common diseases, medical terminology, and healthcare systems is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services for patients and families.
• Provides a well-rounded host of services to patients and families throughout the hospital as needed.
• Develops and maintain a good working rapport with personnel within the facility and outside community health, welfare, and social agencies to meet the needs of the patients and their families.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities, disorders and medical terminology to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Knowledge of health care systems and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
• Works in collaboration with nursing services as well as other departments to provide appropriate patient care.
• Assists the health care team to understand the significance of social, economic, and emotional factors in relation to patient illness, treatment, and recovery.
• Maintains current knowledge of available health providers, programs, and resources.
• Assists patients and their families in locating and utilizing financial, legal, mental health, and other community resources.
• Provides individual counseling to patient and/or family members as needed with special emphasis on new admits to pediatrics and NICU.
• Develops and implements discharge planning in conjunction with nursing services and other departments which includes addressing the emotional, social, and physical needs of patients and their families.
• Works collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, develop services and acts as patient advocate.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation on patients served.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care information.
• Participates in community activities as requested by supervisor/director.
• Attends educational programs for continued professional growth.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Participates in Quality Improvement with the Social Services Department and participates on quality teams when appropriate.
• Completes documentation in accurate and timely manner.
• Takes call on a rotating basis after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees