Hospice Social Worker | Flexible PRN (~10 hrs/wk)

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Telehealth option via medical plans

Employee assistance program

Flex schedule for PRN positions

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a licensed Medical Social Worker for hospice services in the Mystic area. This PRN per diem role requires a master's level social work degree and licensure, with a flexible schedule around ~10 hours per week in the Mystic and surrounding area.

In this role you will assist patients and families with financial, social, and emotional needs, coordinate with the care team, and educate on intervention plans while ensuring timely communication of clinical changes.

Qualifications

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work (CSWE-accredited).
• 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 changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to the healthcare team promptly.
• Educates patient and family on medical 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 team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a licensed Medical Social Worker for hospice services in the Mystic area. This PRN per diem role requires a master's level social work degree and licensure, with a flexible schedule around ~10 hours per week in the Mystic and surrounding area.

In this role you will assist patients and families with financial, social, and emotional needs, coordinate with the care team, and educate on intervention plans while ensuring timely communication of clinical changes.