Home Health Medical Social Worker — Care & Coordination

Optum; Lancaster (CA); 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 deliver psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for home-based patients and families. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources, provide counseling, and promote safe transitions in the home.

The role emphasizes addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in CSWE-accredited school
• Active LMSW or LCSW license
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ year social work experience in a health care setting
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position
• Reliable transportation, driver's license, and liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families in the home
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources
• Provides counseling and promotes optimal outcomes in the home setting
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
• Communicates changes in clinical status to team members and staff
• Educates patients and family members on social work interventions and treatment plan
• Identifies risks in patient environment and implements interventions

Skills

Healthcare experience

Counseling

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for home-based patients and families. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources, provide counseling, and promote safe transitions in the home.

The role emphasizes addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive