Social Worker MSW - Case Management - Kings Hwy
Social Worker MSW - Case Management - Kings Hwy
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Job Description
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or allinclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsners discretion.
Education
Required Masters 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
- Must be proficient with Windowsstyle applicationskeyboard 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.
- Workingknowledge 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.
Job Duties
- 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 oncall 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.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliancerelated concerns.
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.
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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) 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. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted 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
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Employment Type
Full-Time
