Franciscan Alliance, Inc.·Lafayette, Louisiana
The Social Worker develops and implements plans to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. They coordinate care by identifying available resources and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central: 1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904
The Franciscan Home Health Social Worker assists in developing a plan, which meets the psycho-social needs of the patient and family. This position holds the great responsibility of assisting all involved in the patient’s care to identify and utilize available services and resources.
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
What you can expect
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE- (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if you are eligible for Sign-On Bonus)
Complete initial and ongoing assessments, which include the psychosocial, financial, cultural and emotional patient environment.
Determine social, psychological, cultural and financial situations, and the impact on the patient's plan.
Initiate discharge planning with the patient and appropriate others.
Consult with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines regarding patient's progress and any patient issues.
Evaluate the patient's progress and update the plan of care with the patient and caregiver on a regular basis.
Establish a plan of care/service that is realistic and has measurable goals, working with the patient, caregivers, and patient's family.
Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Travel is required: Up to 75%
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org [https://jobs.franciscanhealth.org/us/en/our-benefits].
A Master's degree in Social Services and a state LSW license are required. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and CPR certification.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.