Social Worker

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation in Sulphur, LA seeks a licensed social worker to assess and coordinate care for high-risk patients in an acute care setting. The role emphasizes psychosocialAssessment, discharge planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Social Work license (LSW) or preferred LCSW/GSW/MSW and 3–5 years of recent acute care experience, with strong communication and time-management

Qualifications

• Must hold a Social Work License or be preferred LCSW/GSW/MSW.
• Experience in acute care settings is preferred (3–5 years).
• Ability to assess psychosocial needs and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychological, social, emotional, cultural, and financial needs of high-risk patients.
• Collaborate with case management to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team with clear documentation.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Social Work License

LCSW

MSW

Job description

DESCRIPTION

• General Function: The Social Worker is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural, and/or financial needs / discharge services that impact high-risk patients’ health and recovery. Has the ability to utilize social services, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs. Collaborates with the case manager in the development of a discharge plan and addresses assessed needs in a timely manner. Knowledge of pay or source implications on discharge plan, resources, and placement options to maximize a patient’s successful disposition.The Social Worker performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of this facility. The Social Worker displays positive support for the facility’s values and mission.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Educational Requirements: Licensure/certification/registration: Social Worker License or Preferred LCSW, GSW,MSW

Experience Requirements

• Experience Requirements: Three to five years recent clinical social work experience in acute care setting preferred.

Special Requirements

• Special Requirements: Must have the ability to assess information, apply critical thinking processes to determine course of action, and relay this information to the interdisciplinary team. Requires excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.Must be able to prioritize workload and develop efficient methods of managing time. Minimal supervision, expected to be self-directed. Responsibility for errors and losses: High – relatively free from errors.

RELATED HAZARDS

Exposure to Hazardous Materials:Most job functions will take place in an air-conditioned office with little exposure to hazardous or infectious materials. Customer contact may cause some exposure to infection. Long hours of sitting at a computer terminal is routine. Some possible lifting, stooping, and pushing may be necessary.Other materials in various departments and homes.May come in contact with infectious patients in various departments and homes.