Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Nephrology Clinic
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every
record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated
employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with
patients every day or support those who do, you are making a
difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner
Health and discover your future today! We are seeking to fill this
LCSW position with someone who is self-directed, flexible, and
enthusiastic. Since this is a new team, the ideal candidate will be
autonomous and creative, able to contribute to the development of
the role based on identified nephrology patient needs. The ideal
candidate will have the qualifications necessary to assist our MSW
with case management in the nephrology clinic and hospital,
providing feedback and support, as needed (estimated 40% effort).
Additionally, the LSCW will provide support to patients receiving
patient education, working collaboratively with an
interdisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support, to promote
self-management behaviors, and to meet the goal of early selection
of treatment modality for patients with a high risk for end stage
renal disease (estimated 50% effort). In addition to that, there is
flexibility to further define the role, based on identified patient
needs. If you are self-driven, flexible, enthusiastic, and excited
about the idea of using your expertise to develop your own role to
make a difference in the lives of our patients with kidney disease,
apply today! To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the
primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is
not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of
duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the
company's discretion.
Education Required -Master's degree insocial work (MSW). Work
Experience Required - 5 years of related experience. Preferred -
Experience in a medical social work field. Certifications Required
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as verified by the
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) and able to
engage in independent practice Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(KSAs)
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws,
accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that
apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance
with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer
maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and
Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any
known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;
patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability
status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,
and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or
more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight
lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light
Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant
degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but
entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)
when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing
the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the
weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress
and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Normal
routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but
exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent works
with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and
may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for
exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works
within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for
exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to
make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an
individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the
open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in
and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote
work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.
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application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center
at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) orcareers@ochsner.org. This
contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot
be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are proud
to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment
opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from
discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy
status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry,
mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran
status, military status, citizenship status, marital status,
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expression, genetic information, political affiliation,
unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to
applicants and all employment related decisions. View theEEO is the
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Statement
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