Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Neurology
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Interview and assess patients to assist with care plans, while identifying and providing helpful resources to patients and families. Maintain patient records, document interactions, and communicate critical information to the medical team. Participate in on-call rotation and adapt behavior to specific patient populations, including respecting privacy and adjusting communication styles. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program. Adapt to a flexible work schedule that may include weekends, holidays, and travel between facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work (MSW)
- 5 years of related experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as verified by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) and able to engage in independent practice
- Good knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology
- Excellent psychotherapeutic 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
- 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
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
- 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
- No exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur
- The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms
- There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases
- There may be an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a medical social work field
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