Outpatient Care Coordinator - Social Work

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and helps coordinate a plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• LMSW or higher licensure required, LCSW preferred
• Three (3) or more years hospital social work or protective services experience preferred
• Experience in psychosocial and therapeutic counseling preferred
• Working knowledge/experience in case management, payors and reimbursement
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Possess emotional and professional maturity
• Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations
• Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific timeframes
• Self-motivated requires minimal supervision
• Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives which demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress
• Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal & written information and documents
• Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources

Responsibilities

• Intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
• Assists with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Qualifies patients for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies.
• Offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs.
• Coordinates a plan of care for high-risk patient populations.
• Receives referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed