Medical Social Worker — Discharge & Care Coordination

AOSW; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a qualified MSW social worker to lead psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and referrals within a coordinated care team. This role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support across the care continuum.

Required is a Master’s degree in Social Work and licensure-ready status. Experience in medical settings and knowledge of public programs will strengthen candidacy.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and role-specific software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for diverse patient care teams.
• Working knowledge of disease entities, medical terminology, and psychosocial factors.
• Understanding of healthcare systems and public programs (Medicare/Medicaid/MA/insurance).
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment interviews and coordinates discharge plans.
• Identifies and connects patients with community resources and referrals.
• Maintains patient records and communicates critical information to the care team.
• Maintains knowledge of required certifications and participates in continuing education.
• Participates in on-call rotation and adapts communication to patient population.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows applications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Healthcare knowledge

Public programs knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a qualified MSW social worker to lead psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and referrals within a coordinated care team. This role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support across the care continuum.

Required is a Master’s degree in Social Work and licensure-ready status. Experience in medical settings and knowledge of public programs will strengthen candidacy.