Social Worker MSW

We’ve made a lot of progress since 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. 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!

This role assumes responsibility for discharge planning, assessments, patient education, evaluation, referral to appropriate community resources, and supportive and crisis interventions. Apply thorough knowledge and use of community-based services to coordinate and implement complex discharge plans; collaborate and communicate verbally and through the maintenance of the medical record with the multidisciplinary team to re-evaluate and respond to patient and caregiver needs including emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs in relation to adapting to the patient’s medical condition.

Sign on bonus available.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

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

Required – None. Preferred – Two years experience in a medical setting.

Required – Certified Social Worker (CSW) verified by LABSWE or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate. Preferred – Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) verified by LABSWE and 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 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 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.

• Conduct patient assessment interviews, provide referrals and coordinate discharge plans.
• Identify and provide helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintain patient records and documents and communicate critical information to the medical team.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Utilize management resources.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.

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.

The physical essential functions of this job include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or…