Social Worker; LMSW Per Diem - Care Coordination

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many Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals for every position in our health system.

The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, requires assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources, and qualifies for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. The role provides crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates the development of a discharge plan of care for high‑risk patient populations.

Referrals for at‑risk individuals are received from interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, case managers, staff nurses, and other care team members.

• LMSW or higher licensure required and three or more years of hospital social work or protective services experience preferred.
• Working knowledge/experience in utilization management, managed care, and payer issues preferred.
• Experience in psychosocial and therapeutic counseling preferred.
• CCM, CMAC, or ACM preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and possess emotional and professional maturity. Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations.
• Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific time frames.
• Self‑motivated requiring minimal supervision.
• Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives that demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress.
• Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal & written information and documents.
• Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources.

Must possess good physical health. Requirements include standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Physical effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) – none
• Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing stairs or ladders, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves according to our mission, vision, and values. Please review those expectations before applying. If you feel you cannot demonstrate these characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Part‑time

Job Function: Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care