Social Work Assistant Hospice

Amedisys, Inc. • Morristown, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys licensed social worker assistant. 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

• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Has a bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other fields related to social work and is supervised by a master-prepared social worker.
• Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services, under medical supervision.
• Counsel patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of care.
• Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the limits of the patient's disability.
• Participates in discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.
• Submits accurate documentation per agency policy.
• Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Participates in the care center's quality improvement program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees