Social Worker LCSW Cancer Services Clinic Full Time Jeff Hwy

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate 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!

This job engages in advanced clinical social work practice in the medical setting based on the application of social work theory knowledge ethics and methods to restore or enhance social psychosocial or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals couples families groups organizations and communities. Applies specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of prevention assessment and treatment of mental emotional behavioral and addictive disorders; engages in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and clinical social work duties and coordinates and implements complex discharge plans through the use of the company and community-based services.

Education

Required -Masters degree inSocial Work (MSW)

Work Experience

Required -5 years related experience.

Preferred-Experience in a medical social work field

Certifications

Required -Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as verified by the LABSWE and able to engage in independent practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
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.
Good knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families
Excellent psychotherapeutic skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients families multi-disciplinary team members departmental peers and community agency personnel.
Advanced 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
Advanced knowledge of managed care and public programs such as those funded by Medicare Medicaid Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance plans.

Job Duties
Interviews and assesses patients and assists throughout patient care plan.
Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.
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.

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.

üPhysical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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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.