Licensed Social Worker- Palliative Care Clinic- Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Kenner, LA

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About The Position

This role provides advanced clinical social work practice in a medical setting, applying social work theory, knowledge, ethics, and methods to restore or enhance the social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The social worker applies specialized clinical knowledge and advanced skills in prevention, assessment, and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and addictive disorders; participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning; and coordinates and implements complex discharge plans using company and community-based services.

The position interviews and assesses patients, supports their care plans, connects patients and families with resources, and maintains records while communicating critical information to the medical team. The role participates in an on-call rotation and requires adapting communication and care to the needs and privacy of each patient population. The employee must remain current on applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s policies, standards, and Compliance & Privacy Program.

The role is in a healthcare setting and involves medium physical work, with possible occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The position may require travel between facilities and a flexible schedule, including weekend, holiday, and on-call availability.

Requirements

• Master's degree 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.
• Knowledge of common disease entities, disorders, and medical terminology to understand patients’ and families’ acute and ongoing needs.
• Excellent psychotherapeutic skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working 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 with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Ability to meet medium-work physical demands, including exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical social work field.

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 documents, and communicate critical information to the medical team.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing services appropriately, explaining procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about current applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Comply with company policies, standards, and the Compliance & Privacy Program, including reporting known or suspected compliance, privacy, or safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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