Licensed Medical Social Worker

Amedisys; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HSA medical plans

Paid time off

$1,000 healthcare services credit

Wellness rewards

Counseling through EAP

401(k) match

Family support benefits

Fleet vehicle mileage

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Medical Social Worker for PRN day shifts in South Carolina. SC licensure is required to apply. You will assist patients and families with social, emotional, and financial aspects of care, in home-based settings under the plan of care.

The role involves coordinating with the care team, discharge planning, risk assessment, and patient education. Amedisys offers competitive pay, benefits eligibility, and opportunities within a leading home health and hospice provider.

Qualifications

• MSW or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) is required.
• One year of social work experience in healthcare is required.
• Meets state and federal requirements; CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provide social work services according to the plan of care.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the care team promptly.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Overview

PRN Position (Day Shifts)

SC Licensure is required to apply

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Medical Social Worker

Join Amedisys - one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. - where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $50-$60 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.

• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.