Discharge & Clinical Social Worker

Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a licensed clinical social worker to perform bio-psychosocial assessments, educate patients, and coordinate complex discharge plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with CSW or LMSW certification. Strong data entry, medical terminology knowledge, and excellent communication are essential for success in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• CSW or RSW certification required or preferred LMSW.
• Experience in clinical social work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments and patient education.
• Coordinates discharge plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains patient records and documentation.
• Participates in continuing education and supervision.
• On-call rotation participation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

CSW or LMSW certification (preferred)

Tools

Windows applications

EMR systems

General office software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a licensed clinical social worker to perform bio-psychosocial assessments, educate patients, and coordinate complex discharge plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with CSW or LMSW certification. Strong data entry, medical terminology knowledge, and excellent communication are essential for success in this hospital setting.