Medical Social Worker — Patient Care & Discharge Planning

Preferra Insurance; New Orleans (LA); Ibrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a licensed social worker to perform psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care transitions within a multidisciplinary team.

Required MSW from CSWE, CSW or RSW certification, licensure within 6 months; LMSW preferred. Two years in a medical setting preferred; strong communication and knowledge of public programs (Medicare/Medicaid) are essential.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certification; licensure exam within 6 months.
• LMSW licensure preferred for potential advancement.

Mansioni

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and patient education.
• Coordinate complex discharge plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient records and communicate with care team.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Windows applications

Verbal and written communication

Medical terminology

Public programs knowledge

Formazione

MSW CSWE-accredited

CSW or RSW certification

LMSW (preferred)

Strumenti

Electronic medical records

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a licensed social worker to perform psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care transitions within a multidisciplinary team.

Required MSW from CSWE, CSW or RSW certification, licensure within 6 months; LMSW preferred. Two years in a medical setting preferred; strong communication and knowledge of public programs (Medicare/Medicaid) are essential.