Medical Social Worker LMSW or LCSW PRN
About The Position
As a per diem Medical Social Worker, you provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services at home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery, while supporting safe and effective care transitions. You collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling. The position is with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, which provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The organization describes its culture as focused on caring, connecting, and growing, and emphasizes personalized care and trusted relationships with patients. Pay is $33.50–$50.30 per hour, with the stated range based on full-time employment. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase program, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. 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).
- One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Meet state and federal requirements for the position.
- Current CPR certification.
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 a patient's health in their environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce them.
- Communicate identified patient risks or threats to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase program
- 401(k) contribution
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Career Level
Mid Level
