Social Worker (LMSW) Per Diem - Care Coordination

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies.  In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.  This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• LMSW or higher licensure required and three or more years hospital social work or protective services experience preferred
• Working knowledge/experience in utilization management, managed care, and payor issues
• Experience in psychosocial and therapeutic counseling
• CCM, CMAC, or ACM preferred
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and possess emotional and professional maturity.  Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations.  
• Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific timeframes. 
• Self-motivated requiring minimal supervision. 
• Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives which demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress. 
• Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal & written information and documents.
• Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 10 pounds is required. 
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling

EMPLOYMENT

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.