Hospice Medical Social Worker - Home Care & Coordination

Dovetail Health

Leominster (MA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, in partnership with Amedisys, seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families receiving home-based services in Worcester and surrounding areas, with orientation at the Leominster care center.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors, connecting patients with community resources and counseling to promote optimal outcomes in

Qualifications

Master's and/or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.
1+ year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

Assists the patient and family with 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 promptly.
Educates patient, family and team on social work interventions and treatment plan.
Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
Identifies risks in the patient's environment and coordinates interventions with the physician and health team.
Other duties as assigned.