Medical Social Worker
About the role
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Per diem Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.
Responsibilities
- Assists the patient and family with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan
- Performs care planning, transfer, and discharge functions
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks
- Communicates identification of risks or threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master's and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Current CPR certification
- 1+ years of social work experience in a healthcare setting
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position
Pay
The salary for this role will range from $76,360 to $114,540 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Schedule
Per diem position.