Social Worker 2 - LMSW - Our Lady of the Angels

FMOLHS•Bogalusa, LA

About The Position

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services, and discharge planning. The role develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. The social worker relies on education, experience, and judgment to accomplish the job, works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board, and is expected to use creativity and some latitude in carrying out responsibilities.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Complete Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment.
Proficiency in English and verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Certification as a Master in Social Work (or CSW) by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as case manager for assigned patients and coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process.
Complete psychosocial assessments within organizational guidelines.
Conduct group and individual therapy and/or case management activities in line with treatment plans.
Conduct family meetings when necessary and as directed by the physician.
Develop and implement patient treatment plans based on patient assessment, family and home dynamics, and the patient's capacity and potential to cope with daily living challenges.
Follow established practice guidelines for work and patient scheduling, showing flexibility to meet practice and patient needs.
Use professional judgment to report suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family confidentiality.
Complete and update treatment plan documentation according to patient needs and organizational expectations.
Document all patient and caregiver interactions, as well as group, individual, and family activities.
Explain and discuss living wills and durable powers of attorney with patients and family members in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Follow policies and procedures for discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, follow-up coordination, and authorization to provide or receive information.
Collaborate to solve problems, improve processes, develop services, and advocate for patients.
Develop cooperative agreements with community agencies and services to meet patient needs and provide relevant information and referrals.
Participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives.
Provide counseling to staff and facilitate staff support groups.
Participate in development and implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans and treatment team activities.
Promote a therapeutic milieu through formal and informal methods.
Act as a clinical resource and mentor to health care team members, displaying leadership behaviors.
Identify learning needs through self-evaluation and review of progress toward previous year's goals.
Complete required documentation, continuing education, and competencies relevant to the area of practice.
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and development to improve practice.
Provide direction and guidance to others and serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor, using critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in community outreach as an educational resource about care management programs available to caregivers.
Provide professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.