Social Worker MSW - Full Time (M - F) - Sign On Bonus

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

91d • Remote

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility for bio-psychosocial assessments, patient education, evaluation, referral to appropriate community resources and supportive and crisis interventions. Applies thorough knowledge and use of the company and community based services to coordinate and implement complex discharge plans; collaborates and communicates (verbally and through the maintenance of the medical record) with the multidisciplinary team to (re) evaluate and respond to patient and caregiver needs including, but not limited to, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs in relation to adapting to the patient's medical condition. Additionally, this job may practice clinical social work within the agency only under the supervision of an LCSW employed by the company.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by the LABSWE OR Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience in a medical setting.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as verified by the LABSWE preferred or must schedule and pass LMSW exam within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment interviews, provides referrals and coordinates discharge plans.
• Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Utilizes management resources.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree