Home Health Medical Social Worker: Care & Transitions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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 home-based care coordination. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients and families with community resources, and to promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.

The role requires a Master’s and/or Doctorate in Social Work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination in the home.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counseling.
• Addresses emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health and recovery.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans.

Skills

Social work licensure (LMSW/LCSW)

CPR certification

1+ years health care social work

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 home-based care coordination. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients and families with community resources, and to promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.

The role requires a Master’s and/or Doctorate in Social Work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.