Social Worker MSW - Westbank - PRN - Weekend Shift
About The Position
This role is responsible for bio-psychosocial assessments, patient education, evaluation, referrals to appropriate community resources, and supportive and crisis interventions. The Social Worker applies knowledge of Ochsner and community-based services to coordinate and implement complex discharge plans. The role collaborates and communicates with the multidisciplinary team, including through medical record documentation, to evaluate and respond to patient and caregiver emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs related to adapting to a medical condition. Clinical social work within the agency may be practiced only under the supervision of an LCSW employed by Ochsner Health System. The position requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited university. A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential is preferred, or the employee must schedule and pass the exam within six months of employment. A Certified Social Worker (CSW) verified by LABSWE or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate is required, and the employee must take and pass the licensure exam within six months of employment. No prior work experience is required; two years of experience in a medical setting is preferred. This is a PRN role with a weekend shift and participation in an on-call rotation. The position is based in Westbank; the posting does not specify whether the work is onsite, hybrid, or remote.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) verified by LABSWE or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate.
- Must take and pass the licensure exam within six months of employment.
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, keyboard use, and software packages specific to the role.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Working knowledge of common disease entities, disorders, and medical terminology to understand patients' acute and ongoing needs.
- Working 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.
- Knowledge of health care systems and public programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
- Strong interpersonal skills for dealing effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) verified by LABSWE, or willingness to schedule and pass the exam within six months of employment.
- Two years of experience in a medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessment interviews and provide patient education, evaluation, supportive interventions, and crisis interventions.
- Provide referrals and coordinate complex discharge plans using Ochsner and community-based services.
- Identify and provide helpful resources to patients and families.
- Collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate and respond to patient and caregiver needs.
- Maintain patient records and document and communicate critical information to the medical team.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
- Utilize management resources.
- 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, and requesting permissions.
- Perform other related duties as required.
