Hospice Medical Social Worker – Home-Based Care & Support

Optum; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys/Optum in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families in the home. You will address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe and effective home care transitions.

The MSW role requires a masters/doctorate in social work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of health care

Qualifications

• Masters and/or Doctorate degree in social work.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination in the home.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources.
• Educates patients and families on coping, outcomes and care transitions.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks and implements interventions to reduce hazards.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW licensure

CPR certification

1+ year health care social work

Education

Master's or Doctorate in social work

Job description

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys/Optum in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families in the home. You will address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe and effective home care transitions.

The MSW role requires a masters/doctorate in social work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of health care