Home Health Medical Social Worker (Per Diem)

UnitedHealth Group; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination for home-based patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and offer counseling.

Responsibilities include assisting with financial, social, and emotional concerns, educating on interventions, and supporting safe care transitions in the home setting.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient and family with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provides social work services per the care plan.
• Communicates status changes to the healthcare team.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies health risks in the home and coordinates interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

MSW or DSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination for home-based patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and offer counseling.

Responsibilities include assisting with financial, social, and emotional concerns, educating on interventions, and supporting safe care transitions in the home setting.