Medical Social Worker, Master's degree Part time

Amedisys; Virginia (MN); Vor Ort; USD 10 000 - 60 000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in home health and hospice care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Medical Social Worker. This part-time role offers the chance to positively impact patients' lives by providing essential support in their homes. With flexible hours and competitive pay, you will assist patients and families in navigating health-related challenges, ensuring effective communication with healthcare teams. Join a supportive community-focused organization that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you are dedicated to making a difference and have a Master's in social work, this position is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible hours

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in social work required with clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Assist patients and families with health-related concerns.
• Provide social work services per the care plan.
• Educate patients and families on interventions.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Effective coping skills

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in social work

Tools

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Hospice Medical Social Worker - Part Time

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care? Join Amedisys, a leader in home health and hospice care, and make a difference in the lives of patients and families.

• Enjoy attractive pay ($33 - $36 hourly + mileage), flexible part-time hours (20 hours a week), and valuable perks like paid time off and a 401(k) with company match.
• Requirements: Master's degree in social work and at least one year of clinical experience post-graduation.
• Serving Fredericksburg and the surrounding area.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.