Impactful Medical Social Worker - Home Health (Per Diem)

Optum; Shelton (CT); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Descripción de la vacante

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for home-based patients and families. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and support safe transitions.

Qualifications include a Master’s and/or Doctorate in Social Work, active LMSW or LCSW, one year of healthcare social work experience, CPR certification, and compliance with state and

Formación

• Master's and/or Doctorate in Social Work from an CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure in good standing.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsabilidades

• Assists patient and family with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns and coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures changes in clinical status are communicated to the healthcare team and staff timely.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient's environment and implements interventions to reduce risks.
• Communicates identified risks to the physician and team for coordinated care.

Conocimientos

LMSW/LCSW licensure

Educación

Master's and/or Doctorate in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for home-based patients and families. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and support safe transitions.

Qualifications include a Master’s and/or Doctorate in Social Work, active LMSW or LCSW, one year of healthcare social work experience, CPR certification, and compliance with state and