Medical Social Worker - LMSW or LCSW

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/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Mets state and federal requirements for this position
• Current CPR certification

Pay

A competitive salary range of $50 to $70 per hour, subject to change based on location and qualifications.

Schedule

Part-time days available.

Benefits

• Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

About the Role

Join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., and be part of a community-based care center with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Enjoy better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings, job stability, and opportunities to advance with a growing company.

Why Amedisys?

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing care where they want to be - in their homes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support, educational resources, and opportunities for professional growth.