Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Flexible Part-Time

Amedisys; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family leave support

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Hospice Social Worker at Masters level to support patients and families in home-based hospice care across Alamance, Orange, Chatham, Rockingham and Caswell counties. This part-time role offers 30 hours per week with competitive compensation ($27-$32 hourly) plus mileage and benefits.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional and financial needs, coordinate care plans, and ensure timely communication of changes in patient status, in line

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Social Work from CSWE-accredited school.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and coping skills.
• Provides social work services per the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in clinical status to the health care team and care center staff promptly.
• Educates patients and family members and other staff on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Performs care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient's environment and implements interventions; coordinates with physicians and team.

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Amedisys is hiring a Hospice Social Worker at Masters level to support patients and families in home-based hospice care across Alamance, Orange, Chatham, Rockingham and Caswell counties. This part-time role offers 30 hours per week with competitive compensation ($27-$32 hourly) plus mileage and benefits.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional and financial needs, coordinate care plans, and ensure timely communication of changes in patient status, in line