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 and provide counseling. The role provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care, helps patients and families address health-related concerns and develop effective coping skills, and supports care planning, transfers, and discharge. The Medical Social Worker also identifies environmental risks, communicates patient status changes and risks to the appropriate healthcare team members, and educates patients, families, and team members about social work interventions and treatment plans. Other duties may be assigned. The position is described as per diem. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The stated annual salary range of $76,360 to $114,540 is based on full-time employment. Benefits are 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).
- 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 the patient's clinical status to other healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educate patients, family members, and other team members on medical social work interventions and the treatment plan.
- Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
- Identify risks or threats to the patient's health in the home environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
- Communicate identified risks or threats to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
