Hospital Social Worker & Care Coordinator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker at St. Tammany Health System addresses patients with complex psychosocial needs, assisting with social program eligibility and coordinating care plans for high-risk populations.

The role includes crisis intervention and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families. Qualified candidates typically hold LMSW or higher licensure (LCSW preferred) with hospital social work experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• LMSW or higher licensure required, LCSW preferred
• Three (3) or more years hospital social work or protective services experience preferred
• Experience in psychosocial and therapeutic counseling preferred
• Working knowledge/experience in case management, payors and reimbursement
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and possess emotional and professional maturity
• Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations
• Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific timeframes
• Self-motivated requires minimal supervision
• Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives which demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress
• Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal & written information and documents
• Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources

Responsibilities

• Intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs and assist with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and help coordinate a plan of care for high-risk populations.
• Receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members.

Job description

The Social Worker at St. Tammany Health System addresses patients with complex psychosocial needs, assisting with social program eligibility and coordinating care plans for high-risk populations.

The role includes crisis intervention and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families. Qualified candidates typically hold LMSW or higher licensure (LCSW preferred) with hospital social work experience and strong communication skills.