Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) - Behavioral Health

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Social Worker LMSW/LCSW assists in delivering care to psychiatric patients experiencing an acute behavioral disorder or an exacerbation of a chronic psychiatric illness. The role completes a social history for each patient, participates in setting treatment goals, and keeps family members and referral sources informed about the treatment process when permitted by patient consent. The Social Worker also supports other program staff in maintaining a stable treatment milieu and assists with program development.

Requirements

• Louisiana Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC/LPC) license.
• American Heart Association BLS.
• Obtain CPI during the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering care to psychiatric patients with acute behavioral disorders or exacerbations of chronic psychiatric illnesses.
• Complete a social history on all patients.
• Participate in setting treatment goals.
• Keep family members and referral sources informed about the treatment process as permitted by patient consent.
• Assist program staff in maintaining a stable treatment milieu.
• Assist in program development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed