Home Health Medical Social Worker & Care Coordinator

Optum; Old Orchard Beach (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, assessment, and care coordination in the home setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, offer counseling, and promote safe transitions.

Role emphasizes addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors affecting health, with opportunities for development within a growing care network.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active licensure as LMSW or LCSW.
• CPR certification.
• 1+ year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

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 team members and care center staff.
• Educates the patient and family on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient’s environment and implements interventions; communicates risks to the physician and team.

Skills

Social Work

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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, assessment, and care coordination in the home setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, offer counseling, and promote safe transitions.

Role emphasizes addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors affecting health, with opportunities for development within a growing care network.