Ochsner Health
Social Worker MSW - Case Management - Ochsner Baptist - PRN
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
About Ochsner
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. We believe 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!
Job Overview This position is responsible for conducting bio‑psychosocial assessments, patient education, evaluation, and referral to appropriate community resources. The role includes coordinating and implementing complex discharge plans, and providing crisis interventions. The incumbent may practice clinical social work under the supervision of an LCSW employed by Ochsner.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessment interviews, provides referrals and coordinates discharge plans.
Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
Maintains patient records, 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficient computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Proficient with Windows‑style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to the 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.
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, or must schedule and pass exam within 6 months of employment.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer The employer 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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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!
Job Overview This position is responsible for conducting bio‑psychosocial assessments, patient education, evaluation, and referral to appropriate community resources. The role includes coordinating and implementing complex discharge plans, and providing crisis interventions. The incumbent may practice clinical social work under the supervision of an LCSW employed by Ochsner.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessment interviews, provides referrals and coordinates discharge plans.
Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
Maintains patient records, 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficient computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Proficient with Windows‑style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to the 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.
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, or must schedule and pass exam within 6 months of employment.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer The employer 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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