Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Care Coordination & Discharge

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a licensed social worker responsible for bio-psychosocial assessments, patient education, and complex discharge planning. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs while facilitating referrals to community resources and crisis interventions.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, data entry, and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and public programs.

Qualifikationen

• Must have MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Certification as CSW or RSW is required; LMSW preferred with plan to obtain LMSW within 6 months.

Aufgaben

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and patient education.
• Coordinate and implement complex discharge plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient records and communicate critical information to the care team.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and crisis interventions.
• Participate in on-call rotation and maintain professional certifications.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Windows proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Medical terminology

Healthcare systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry software

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a licensed social worker responsible for bio-psychosocial assessments, patient education, and complex discharge planning. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs while facilitating referrals to community resources and crisis interventions.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, data entry, and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and public programs.