Hospice Medical Social Worker – Day Shift (Home Health)

Amedisys; Bridgewater (MA); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PPO/HSA plans

Paid time off

HSA healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Counseling sessions

401(k) with match

Family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Amedisys is seeking a medical social worker for a full-time day shift in Massachusetts. You will work to support patients and families, coordinating with the care team to deliver comprehensive social work services at home.

Responsibilities include applying the plan of care, addressing financial and emotional needs, and facilitating safe discharge planning. A strong background in healthcare social work and CPR certification is required.

Formación

• Holds a master's or doctorate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Has at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the patient and family with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns and helps with coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to the health care team and care center staff.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks to the patient's health and implements interventions to reduce risks and coordinates care with physicians and team.

Conocimientos

Social work experience

CPR certification

Educación

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Amedisys is seeking a medical social worker for a full-time day shift in Massachusetts. You will work to support patients and families, coordinating with the care team to deliver comprehensive social work services at home.

Responsibilities include applying the plan of care, addressing financial and emotional needs, and facilitating safe discharge planning. A strong background in healthcare social work and CPR certification is required.