Medical Social Worker- LCSW Required

About the role

Full‑time Medical Social Worker (LCSW) for Amedisys in Washington, Russell, Smyth, Wise, Lee, Scott counties and the city of Bristol, VA.

Territory: Washington, Russell, Smyth, Wise, Lee, Scott counties, city of Bristol, VA.

Pay

Salary range: $65,000.00 to $72,000.00.

Benefits

• 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 (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, etc.).
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and shift status; participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient and family with health‑related financial, social, and emotional concerns and help develop effective coping skills.
• Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensure changes in the patient’s clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educate the patient, family members, and other team members on medical social work interventions and the treatment plan.
• Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
• Identify risks or threats to the patient’s health in the environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
• Communicate identification of risks/threats to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• At least one year of social work experience in a health‑care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.