Hospice Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery, supports safe and effective care transitions, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. The annual salary range is $66,400 to $99,600 based on full-time employment; pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Meet state and federal requirements for the position.
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and help them develop effective coping skills.
- Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Communicate changes in a patient's clinical status promptly to other healthcare team members and care center office staff.
- Educate patients, family members, and other team members about medical social work interventions and the treatment plan.
- Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
- Identify risks or threats to patient health in the home environment, implement appropriate interventions promptly, and communicate identified risks to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
