Hospice Social Work Assistant

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
• Paid time off
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities—use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program
• 401(k) with a company match
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services, under medical supervision
• Counsel patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of care
• Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the limits of the patient's disability
• Participates in discharge planning, as appropriate
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies
• Submits accurate documentation per agency policy
• Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge
• Participates in in-service programs
• Participates in the care center's quality improvement program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Meets state and federal requirements for this position
• Has a bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other fields related to social work and is supervised by a master-prepared social worker
• Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting