Licensed Social Worker MSW

Amedisys, Inc.•Middlesboro, KY

5d•Remote

About The Position

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys medical social worker. Join Amedisys - one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. - where flexibility, purpose, and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Requirements

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.
Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Social Work License is required.

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.