Social Worker - PRN

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

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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.

Required - None.

Preferred- Two years experience in a medical setting

Required - Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by the LABSWE OR Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate. 

Preferred - Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as verified by the LABSWE preferred or must schedule and pass LMSW 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 heath 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.

• 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.