Compassionate Medical Social Worker - Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in the home. You will address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery while supporting safe transitions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Primary responsibilities include assisting patients and families with health-related concerns, delivering social work services per

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure is required.
• Minimum of one year social work experience in a health care setting; CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for home-based patients and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and promote safe transitions.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans; perform care planning, transfer and discharge tasks.
• Identify risks in the home environment and initiate timely interventions; communicate changes to the care team.

Skills

Active LMSW or LCSW licensure

One year social work experience

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in social work

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in the home. You will address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery while supporting safe transitions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Primary responsibilities include assisting patients and families with health-related concerns, delivering social work services per