Compassionate Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) – Acute Psychiatric Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Social Worker to support psychiatric patients with acute behavioral concerns in New Orleans. The LMSW/LCSW (or PLPC/LPC) license is required, with BLS and CPI certifications preferred to join our dedicated team.

You will collaborate with care teams to develop treatment plans, communicate with patients' families, and help maintain a stable clinical milieu while contributing to program development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Social Worker LMSW/LCSW assists in the delivery of care to the psychiatric patient with acute behavioral disorder or exacerbation of a chronic psychiatric illness.
• Keeps family members and referral sources abreast of the treatment process as permitted by patient consent.
• Assists all other program staff in maintaining a stable treatment milieu and assists in program development.

Skills

Social work

Communication

Family updates

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Social Worker to support psychiatric patients with acute behavioral concerns in New Orleans. The LMSW/LCSW (or PLPC/LPC) license is required, with BLS and CPI certifications preferred to join our dedicated team.

You will collaborate with care teams to develop treatment plans, communicate with patients' families, and help maintain a stable clinical milieu while contributing to program development.