Home Health Care Coordinator — Medical Social Worker

Optum; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

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

In this role you will educate families, perform care planning, and identify risks to patient health, taking

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient and family with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns and helps with coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in clinical status to the care team in a timely manner.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks to patient health and coordinates timely interventions with the team.

Skills

Licensure LMSW/LCSW

CPR Certification

Social Work Skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

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

In this role you will educate families, perform care planning, and identify risks to patient health, taking