Home Health Medical Social Worker & Care Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive 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 patients' homes. You will connect families with community resources, offer counseling, and support care transitions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a CSWE-accredited MSW/DSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and 1+ year in healthcare social work. Competitive benefits and full-time salary based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to home patients and families.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Provides counseling and supports safe transitions in the home setting.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Identifies risks in the patient's environment and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LMSW/LCSW licensure

CPR certification

Education

MSW or DSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination in patients' homes. You will connect families with community resources, offer counseling, and support care transitions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a CSWE-accredited MSW/DSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and 1+ year in healthcare social work. Competitive benefits and full-time salary based on experience.