Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ochsner Health • Raceland, LA

5d

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker interviews and assesses patients and assists throughout the patient care plan. The role identifies and provides resources to patients and families, maintains patient records, and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team. The position participates in an on-call rotation and adapts its approach to the needs of specific patient populations, including respecting privacy, introducing services appropriately, explaining procedures, requesting permission, and tailoring communication style.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, a current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of practice, and the ability to engage in independent practice. A sex therapist license or certification may be required depending on the area of assignment. The position requires knowledge of disease entities, medical terminology, acute and chronic care settings, psychosocial and economic effects of illness or trauma, and managed care and public programs. It also requires strong psychotherapeutic, interpersonal, computer, and communication skills.

The position may involve medium physical work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Although routine work involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, exposure to communicable diseases may occur, including when entering isolation rooms. There may also be occupational exposure risks from hazardous medications or waste in the healthcare environment. The employer may amend duties and requirements and expects compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW).
• Five years of related experience.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of practice and ability to engage in independent practice.
• Good knowledge of common disease entities, disorders, and medical terminology to understand patients’ and families’ acute and ongoing needs.
• Excellent psychotherapeutic skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of acute and chronic care medical settings, medical terminology, and the psychosocial and economic effects of illness or trauma on patients and their support systems.
• Advanced knowledge of managed care and public programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical social work field.
• Licensure or certification as a sex therapist may be required depending on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess patients and assist throughout the patient care plan.
• Identify and provide helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintain patient records and document and communicate critical information to the medical team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with applicable policies and standards, laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.
• Remain knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws and applicable regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior