Bunkiegeneral
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – PRN
Bunkiegeneral, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – PRN
Job Summary
Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments on patients as needed according to CMS requirements and per MD orders and also high-risk patients to determine social service and discharge planning needs.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service/discharge planning needs of the patient. Assists the physician and care coordination department to facilitate post-hospital care.
Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community, maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
Communicates with patient, family members and, caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
Collaborates with Utilization Management Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance or optimum post-discharge services.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
Maintains and respects confidentiality of patient/physician/staff information.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Provides professional mental health services within the scope and ethical boundaries allowed his/her profession.
Education and Experience
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is authorized by the State of Louisiana.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
Must maintain current CPR certification.
Satisfactorily completes hospital orientation and annual education requirements.
A minimum of 1 year experience in the related field is preferred.
Requirements
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Good overall clinical skills, ability to work productively and effectively.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments on patients as needed according to CMS requirements and per MD orders and also high-risk patients to determine social service and discharge planning needs.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service/discharge planning needs of the patient. Assists the physician and care coordination department to facilitate post-hospital care.
Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community, maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
Communicates with patient, family members and, caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
Collaborates with Utilization Management Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance or optimum post-discharge services.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
Maintains and respects confidentiality of patient/physician/staff information.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Provides professional mental health services within the scope and ethical boundaries allowed his/her profession.
Education and Experience
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is authorized by the State of Louisiana.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
Must maintain current CPR certification.
Satisfactorily completes hospital orientation and annual education requirements.
A minimum of 1 year experience in the related field is preferred.
Requirements
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Good overall clinical skills, ability to work productively and effectively.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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