LCSW- Behavioral Health - OLG LGMD, full time

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Clinical Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This role engages in advanced clinical social work practice in the medical setting, applying social work theory, knowledge, ethics, and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of practice and able to engage in independent practice
• Licensure or certification as a sex therapist may be required depending on area of assignment

Qualifications

• Master's in social work (MSW)
• 5 years of related experience
• Experience in a medical social work field preferred

Skills

• Good knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology
• Excellent psychotherapeutic skills
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability 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
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Benefits

At Ochsner Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Join us and discover your future today!

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the patient population and the medical team