Social Worker

Ochsner Health

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Social Worker in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

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Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Work Experience Required

Requirements

inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required

Master's 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

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

Bio-psychosocial AssessmentsPatient EducationReferral CoordinationCrisis InterventionDischarge PlanningMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationMedical Record MaintenanceComputer SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMedical TerminologyInterpersonal SkillsCompliance KnowledgeAdaptability

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Ochsner Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Bio-psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education, Referral Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Medical Record Maintenance, Computer Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, providing patient education, coordinating referrals to community resources, and implementing complex discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The social worker must also address patients' emotional, social, cultural...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Referral Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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