Social Worker RSW - Case Management - Kings Hwy - PRN

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

10d

About The Position

This role provides generalist registered social work practice in a medical setting, applying social work theory, knowledge, ethics, methods, and problem-solving skills to restore or enhance patients’ social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning. The social worker provides information and referral services and collaborates with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, community agency representatives, and other healthcare team members to respond to patient needs.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited university, five years of post-bachelor’s full-time social work experience, and the specified Louisiana social work certification or registration. Preferred experience includes work in a medical setting or in community resources or client services. The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, interviewing, documentation, computer, and patient-care coordination skills, as well as knowledge of medical terminology, common diseases and disorders, and eligibility criteria for managed care programs.

This position is PRN. It is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The physical classification is Medium Work, including exertion of 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Five years of post-bachelor’s full-time social work experience.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW), verified by LABSWE, or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate, verified by LABSWE; the certification requirement also specifies five years of post-MSW/BSW full-time social work experience.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications, a keyboard, and role-specific software packages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities, disorders, and medical terminology to understand patients’ and families’ acute and ongoing needs.
• Ability and skills to interview, diagnose, and analyze and address patients’ and families’ continuing care needs.
• Basic knowledge of eligibility criteria for managed care programs funded by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to work in a healthcare patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and communicable diseases, and potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical setting.
• Experience in a community resources or client service setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or conduct patient assessment interviews and coordinate discharge plans.
• Identify and provide helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintain patient records and documents, and communicate critical information to the medical team.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Monitor and use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with applicable policies and standards, and remain knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level