LMSW Full Time

Freedom Behavioral; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Louisiana is seeking a Manager of Social Services to supervise and coordinate the Social Work Services within the Behavioral Health Unit, ensuring seamless care for patients. Under the supervision of the LCSW, the LMSW will promote the patient’s effective use of community and medical services to meet psychosocial needs for patients and families.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, with public-setting experience; MSW or MBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Experience as a Social Worker in a public setting required; acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with all department personnel, patients, families and community agencies.
• Must read, write, and speak English; strong verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.
• Experience in medical social work and case management in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Social Work Services within the BHU to promote continuity of care.
• Promote patient’s use of community and medical services to meet psychosocial needs for patients and families.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Basic computer skills

Medical social work experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work or Business Administration preferred

Job description

Position Surmmary

Under the supervision of the LCSW, the Manager of Social Services is responsible for coordinating the Social Work Services within the BHU in order to promote continuity of care. The LMSW also promotes the patient’s most effective use of community and medical services that meets the psychosocial need of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university required; Masters Degree in social work or business administration preferred.
• Experience as a Social Worker in a public setting required, acute care setting preferred
• Must be able to establish positive and effective working relationships with all department personnel, patients, families and the employees of community agencies
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; Basic computer skills also required.
• Experience in medical social work and case management in a healthcare setting

Equipment, Tools, Materials,machines Used

• Computer, Copier, Telephone, Fax Machine, Calculator and Printer.

Certifications

BLS / FDP