Geriatric LCSW: Discharge Planner & Family Support

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker (LCSW) at East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans to provide psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients with complex needs. You will support patients and families through illness, treatment, and discharge, coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth transitions.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop interventions, and document plans while offering short-term counseling.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
• Provides psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients and families.
• Offers short-term supportive counseling to individuals with temporary or situational problems.
• Performs crisis intervention as needed and documents interventions.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and reports to medical records.
• Identifies abuse/neglect cases and fulfills mandatory reporting.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and facilitates discharge goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Develop care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention.
• Document assessments, plans, and interventions in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to resolve family concerns.
• Identify barriers to discharge and connect to community resources.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect per state law.

Skills

Clinical social work

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Abuse reporting

Education

LCSW license (Louisiana)

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker (LCSW) at East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans to provide psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients with complex needs. You will support patients and families through illness, treatment, and discharge, coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth transitions.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop interventions, and document plans while offering short-term counseling.