Social Worker

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Case Management Description JOB TITLE: Social Worker REPORTS TO: Hospital Administrator FLSA STATUS: Non - exempt JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for providing social service and discharge planning functions for the hospital. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Performs psychosocial assessment on all patients. Plan and coordinate discharge of all patients. Arrange appropriate community services needed after discharge. Counsel patients with psychological, financial issues or family issues related to disability. Coordinate interdisciplinary staff meetings. Arrange and coordinate family conferences as appropriate. Attend and participate in hospital committee meetings. Attend and participate in community programs and committees beneficial to the hospital, relative to discipline. Participate in activities of community education when requested. All other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Education and Experience: Graduate of social work curricula – LCSW required. Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social services and discharge planning. Geriatric background or rehabilitation experience preferred. Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Shift Days Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location HW Healthwest About the Organization What We Do Interdisciplinary Team Care - This is the official medical terminology for the treatment we provide. That means several people work together to restore lost abilities. Each person on the team is a 'discipline'. Physiatrist - The Medical Doctor who provides daily medical supervision of each patient and the treatment team. Physical Therapy - Physical Therapists are specialized in the improvement of mobility and balance, including the ability to transfer between bed and chair, and bath and toilet. Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapists are focused on the 'Activities of Daily Living' most of us take for granted until we can no longer perform them. Such activities include: getting dressed, eating, bathing and grooming. Speech Therapy - Speech Therapists treat communication problems, swallowing dysfunction, problem solving, and cognitive skill re-building. Medical Social Worker - Social Workers help solve the social needs of the patient and family during a course of treatment and after discharge. Rehabilitation Nursing - Rehabilitation Nurses provide 24/7 care including medication management, pain management, and daily assessment of physical condition. Case Manager in Gretna, LA #J-18808-Ljbffr