Hospice Social Worker Part-Time with Benefits

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans: PPO or HSA + telehealth

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH seeks a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families with social, emotional, and financial aspects of care. The role involves coordinating with the care team, educating families about interventions, and managing transfers and discharges as part of the plan of care.

The position is part-time (30 hours/week) with mileage reimbursement and medical benefits; territory includes Alamance, Orange, Chatham, Rockingham, and Caswell counties in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with financial, social, and emotional concerns.
• Provide social work services per the care plan.
• Communicate changes in clinical status to the healthcare team promptly.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and plans.
• Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge tasks.
• Identify risks in the patient environment and implement interventions.

Skills

Social work

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Education

MSW or DSW in Social Work

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH seeks a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families with social, emotional, and financial aspects of care. The role involves coordinating with the care team, educating families about interventions, and managing transfers and discharges as part of the plan of care.

The position is part-time (30 hours/week) with mileage reimbursement and medical benefits; territory includes Alamance, Orange, Chatham, Rockingham, and Caswell counties in North Carolina.