Social Worker

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital • Sulphur, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural, and/or financial needs / discharge services that impact high-risk patients’ health and recovery. Has the ability to utilize social services, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs. Collaborates with the case manager in the development of a discharge plan and addresses assessed needs in a timely manner. Knowledge of pay or source implications on discharge plan, resources, and placement options to maximize a patient’s successful disposition. The Social Worker performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of this facility. The Social Worker displays positive support for the facility’s values and mission.

Requirements

• Licensure/certification/registration: Social Worker License or Preferred LCSW, GSW, MSW
• Three to five years recent clinical social work experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to assess information, apply critical thinking processes to determine course of action, and relay this information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Requires excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and develop efficient methods of managing time.
• Minimal supervision, expected to be self-directed.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW, GSW, MSW

Responsibilities

• Assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural, and/or financial needs / discharge services that impact high-risk patients’ health and recovery.
• Utilizing social services, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs.
• Collaborating with the case manager in the development of a discharge plan.
• Addressing assessed needs in a timely manner.
• Understanding pay or source implications on discharge plan, resources, and placement options to maximize a patient’s successful disposition.
• Performing delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of this facility.
• Displaying positive support for the facility’s values and mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level