Home Health Social Work Care Coordinator

Jobtome; Saco (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, seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination for patients and families in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors impacting health and recovery while supporting safe care transitions.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in social work from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination in the home setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Counsel patients and families and promote safe and effective care transitions.
• Educate patients and families on interventions and treatment plans.
• Identify risks in the home and coordinate with physicians to mitigate them.
• Perform care planning, transfers and discharge functions.
• Address emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health.

Education

Master's and/or Doctorate degree in social work

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination for patients and families in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors impacting health and recovery while supporting safe care transitions.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.