Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ochsner Health; Raceland (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Raceland, LA seeks an experienced social worker with an MSW and an active LCSW license to join the care team in a comprehensive medical setting.

You will interview and assess patients, identify resources for families, maintain records, and communicate critical information to the medical team. On-call rotations are required with adherence to privacy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and valid LCSW licensure in the state of practice.
• LCSW licensure and ability to engage in independent practice required.
• Licensure or certification as a sex therapist may be required depending on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess patients and assist throughout patient care plan.
• Identify and provide resources to patients and families.
• Maintain patient records and communicate critical information to the medical team.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Adhere to privacy, compliance, and standards across patient interactions.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulations.
• Comply with Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct; report unethical behavior.

Skills

Psychotherapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Care setting knowledge

Managed care knowledge

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's in social work (MSW)

Job description

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 in social work (MSW).

Work Experience:

• Required - 5 years of related experience.
• Preferred - Experience in a medical social work field.

Certifications:

• Required - Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of practice and able to engage in independent practice.
• Required - Licensure or certification as a sex therapist may be required depending on area of assignment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Good knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Excellent psychotherapeutic skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multi-disciplinary team members, departmental peers and community agency personnel.
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced knowledge of managed care and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Job Duties:

• Interviews and assesses patients and assists throughout patient care plan.
• Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• 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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
• The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to 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.