Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in Louisiana

Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Social Worker
  • United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Gonzales, LA FULL_TIME
  • 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:

    1. Performs psychosocial assessment on all patients.
    2. Plan and coordinate discharge of all patients.
    • Arrange appropriate community services needed after discharge.
    1. Counsel patients with psychological, financial issues or family issues related to disability.
    2. Coordinate interdisciplinary staff meetings.
    3. 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.
    1. Participate in activities of community education when requested.
    2. All other duties as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Communication, multitasking, prioritizing, organization, excellent customer services skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, dependability. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.


    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.





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Medical Social Worker
  • Excelin Health Services
  • Iberia, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title/Position: Medical Social Worker Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Position Summary: The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE OF LOUISIANA
  • Leesville, LA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAllegiance Healthcare: Hospice & Palliative Care Job Title: Medical Social WorkerRequisition: #113Job descriptionI. GENERAL SUMMARYThe Medical Social Worker is an individual who meets the q...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE OF LOUISIANA
  • Eunice, LA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAllegiance Healthcare: Hospice & Palliative Care Job Title: Medical Social WorkerRequisition: #114Job descriptionI. GENERAL SUMMARYThe Medical Social Worker is an individual who meets the q...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE OF LOUISIANA
  • Haughton, LA FULL_TIME
  • Description Allegiance Healthcare: Hospice & Palliative Care Job Title: Medical Social WorkerRequisition: #112Job descriptionI. GENERAL SUMMARYThe Medical Social Worker is an individual who meets the ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker (MSW)
  • St. Joseph Hospice
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Join our St. Joseph Hospice team and let's grow together! We are seeking a Full-Time and Part-Time Licensed Medical Social Worker to join our patient care team and service patients in Shreveport, LA. ...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys
  • Cedartown, GA
  • Overview [Part - time days] Are you a highly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding car...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys Inc.
  • The Villages, FL
  • Overview PRN Day Shift Are you a highly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding career i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • National Healthcare Corporation
  • Greenwood, SC
  • "A different kind of care that ensures you're surrounded by people who make a difference in your life." Position: Medica...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys Inc.
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Overview [PRN days] Are you a higly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding career in ho...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Premier Health Partners
  • Middletown, OH
  • Position Summary General Summary/Responsibilities: The Social Worker will be an integral member of the AIM multidiscipli...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Sutter Health
  • Burlingame, CA
  • Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis interve...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • SourceOne Hospice and Palliative Care LLC
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Hospice Social Worker. JOB DESCRIPTION Social Worker REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Supervised ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Medical Social Worker-BSW - Hiring Now!
  • Intrepid USA
  • Evansville, IN
  • Intrepid USA - Our vision makes a difference: We are a top 10 national home healthcare company with an overall 50 year h...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs
$51,882 to $67,748

Medical Social Worker (BSW) in Nashua, NH
The Social Worker assists in to resolving the social and psychological problems related to the illness.
January 11, 2020
Medical Social Worker (BSW) in Little Rock, AR
Sensitizes other health care providers about the social and psychological aspects of illness.
December 10, 2019
Medical Social Worker (BSW) in Norfolk, VA
The Social Worker provides clinical coordination and therapeutic interventions through assessment, referral and interdisciplinary planning for high risk populations.
December 10, 2019