In-Home Medical Social Worker: Care & Coordination

Jobtome; Gorham (ND); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination to home-based patients and families. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, counsel families, and promote positive health outcomes in the home setting.

Requirements include a Master’s and/or Doctorate in social work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of health-care social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree in social work.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year 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 to patients and families.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counseling.
• Educates patients and family members on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient’s environment and communicates them to the care team.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's and/or Doctorate degree in social work

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination to home-based patients and families. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, counsel families, and promote positive health outcomes in the home setting.

Requirements include a Master’s and/or Doctorate in social work, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of health-care social work experience.