Home Health Medical Social Worker - Care Coordination

Optum; Saco (MT); 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 hiring a Medical Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support and care coordination in home settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to connect patients with resources, counsel families, and promote safe transitions.

Qualified applicants hold MSW or Doctorate in Social Work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of health-care social work experience. Benefits and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Masters and/or Doctorate degree in social work
• Active licensure in LMSW or LCSW
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting

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
• Communicates changes in the patient’s clinical status to the health care team
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
• Identifies risks in the patient’s environment and coordinates interventions with the care team

Skills

CPR certification

1+ years social work experience

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Medical Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support and care coordination in home settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to connect patients with resources, counsel families, and promote safe transitions.

Qualified applicants hold MSW or Doctorate in Social Work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of health-care social work experience. Benefits and career growth opportunities are available.