Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Louisiana

"Social Work is the Art of Listening and the Science of Hope"

Join our dynamic health care team and put your Social Work skills in action.

Now Hiring: Full Time and Part-Time Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW)to join our patient care team in Lafayette, LA.

We invite you to be a part of one of the fastest-growing Hospice and Home Health Care Companies.

St. Joseph Hospice offers you: Competitive Salary, Complete Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401-K and Career Development Opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Conduct patient assessments and ongoing care of hospice patients
• Communicate with patients, families, and co-workers
• Manage casework needs of terminal ill patients and family
• Participate in discharge planning and in-service programs related to the needs of the patient.
• Great time management skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years as a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW)
• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Current Louisiana license
• Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation for in-home visits
• People-oriented; Must be empathetic

Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

Only candidates with appropriate experience will be considered. All others need not apply. EEO.