Hospice Medical Social Worker – Field-Based Impact & Growth

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free telehealth

Paid time off

Amedisys HSA healthcare services up to

Wellness rewards up to $500

Mental health counseling sessions

401(k) with company match

Family support and leave benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Social Worker for a full-time day shift to serve patients in the New Bedford area and surrounding communities. You will assess social, financial and emotional needs, develop care plans with the care team, and help families cope with illness at home.

This role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to state and federal requirements, and reliable communication with physicians and staff.

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.

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.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Amedisys Home Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Social Worker for a full-time day shift to serve patients in the New Bedford area and surrounding communities. You will assess social, financial and emotional needs, develop care plans with the care team, and help families cope with illness at home.

This role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to state and federal requirements, and reliable communication with physicians and staff.