Social Worker MSW or LCSW - Liver Transplant Clinic Jeff Hwy

Overview

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. That every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

• Conducts patient assessment interviews, provides referrals and coordinates discharge plans.
• Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Utilizes management resources.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Education

Required - Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Two years experience in a medical setting

Certifications

Required - Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by the LABSWE OR Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate. Must take and pass licensure exam within 6 months of employment.

Preferred - Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as verified by the LABSWE preferred or must schedule and pass exam within 6 months of employment.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Working knowledge of an acute and chronic care medical setting, medical terminology and the psychosocial and economic effects of illness and/or trauma upon the patient and their support system.
• Knowledge of health care systems and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:
Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.