Hospice Social Worker (MSW/LSW) – Home Care Impact

Optum; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Social Worker MSW (LSW) for hospice services in Baltimore City and County. This full-time, first-shift role provides psychosocial support, care coordination and counseling to patients and families at home.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain plan-of-care adherence, and educate patients and families on resources, while meeting LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR, and state/federal requirements for this healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Masters and/or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active licensure as LMSW or LCSW.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year(s) of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination in home hospice.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources.
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and plans.
• Performs care planning, transfers and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks and coordinates timely interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Care coordination

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Social Worker MSW (LSW) for hospice services in Baltimore City and County. This full-time, first-shift role provides psychosocial support, care coordination and counseling to patients and families at home.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain plan-of-care adherence, and educate patients and families on resources, while meeting LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR, and state/federal requirements for this healthcare setting.