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 works with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting. The position offers development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. The annual salary range is $66,400 to $99,600 based on full-time employment. Pay may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
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 support effective coping skills.
- Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Communicate changes in patients' clinical status to other healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
- 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 patients' health in their environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
- 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
- 401(k) contribution
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Job Type
Full-time
