Licensed Master Social Worker | Care Navigator

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Put a little love in your work

Be honest and real, but with compasss?

Lagniappe into everything you do

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a licensed social worker to support patients and families with psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning. This role is central to the multidisciplinary team, coordinating resources and advocating for patient needs.

You will engage with patients facing complex medical issues, provide crisis support, and connect them with community services. If you bring empathy and collaboration, you’ll thrive here.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or eligible; LMSW to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in hospital social work or case management preferred.
• Ability to assess psychosocial needs and provide counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs through interviewing patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and link to community resources.
• Advocate for patients within the multidisciplinary team.
• Document assessments, plans and interventions in medical records.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LMSW licensure or eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a licensed social worker to support patients and families with psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning. This role is central to the multidisciplinary team, coordinating resources and advocating for patient needs.

You will engage with patients facing complex medical issues, provide crisis support, and connect them with community services. If you bring empathy and collaboration, you’ll thrive here.