Medical Social Worker MSW
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The per diem Medical Social Worker provides 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, supports safe and effective care transitions, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling. The Medical Social Worker provides services according to the plan of care, helps patients and families cope with health-related concerns, and educates patients, families, and team members about medical social work interventions and treatment plans. The role also includes care planning, transfer and discharge functions, communicating changes in clinical status, and identifying and addressing environmental risks to patient health. The hourly pay range is $31.90 to $47.90, based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits, subject to eligibility requirements, include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace.
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.
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 environmental risks or threats to a patient's health 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 plan
- 401(k) contribution
