This role involves conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, providing patient education, evaluating needs, referring to community resources, and implementing complex discharge plans through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The social worker will also address patients' and caregivers' emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs related to their medical condition.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited university is required, along with a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate. While no prior experience is strictly required, two years in a medical setting is preferred, and obtaining the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) certification within six months of employment is preferred or required.
postgraduate degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPatient EducationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationComputer SkillsEmotional SupportDischarge PlanningCrisis InterventionsReferral CoordinationMedical Record MaintenanceSpiritual Needs AssessmentSocial SupportCultural Needs AssessmentBio-psychosocial AssessmentsSupportive InterventionsClinical Social Work Supervision
Job description
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education Required - Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Work Experience Required - None.
Preferred- Two years experience in a medical setting Certifications Required - Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by the LABSWE OR Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate.
Preferred - Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as verified by the LABSWE preferred or must schedule and pass LMSW exam within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Working knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
Working knowledge of an acute and chronic care medical setting, medical terminology and the psychosocial and economic effects of illness and/or trauma upon the patient and their support system.
Knowledge of heath care systems and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.
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.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g.
24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
For 12 consecutive years, U.S.
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1 hospital in Louisiana.
Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No.
1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.
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