Hospice Medical Social Work

Amedisys; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Hospice Medical Social Worker to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves providing essential support to patients and their families, addressing health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns. With a focus on community-based care, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance and job stability. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve, ensuring they receive the care they need in the comfort of their homes. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Fleet vehicle program

Infertility treatment coverage

Adoption reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with health-related financial and emotional concerns.
• Provide social work services according to the care plan.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions.

Skills

Social Work

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Doctorate in Social Work

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Overview

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• 30-32/h
  
  

What's In It For You

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
  
  

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
  
  

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
  
  

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 healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.
  
  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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