LMSW Full Time

Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy is seeking a Manager of Social Services to coordinate and optimize social work services within the Behavioral Health Unit. The role focuses on promoting continuity of care and maximizing patients’ access to community resources and medical services.

Under the supervision of the LCSW, you will oversee daily social work operations, develop care plans, and ensure effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Social Work Services within the BHU to promote continuity of care.
• Promote the patient’s use of community and medical services to meet psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Under supervision of the LCSW, manage daily social work activities and workflow.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Computer

Copier

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

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:

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

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS,MACHINES USED:

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

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS / FDP