Licensed Medical Social Worker

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HSA plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling sessions

401(k)

Family support

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a qualified Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a PRN role in Georgia. The ideal candidate holds a GA MSW licensure and has home health experience preferred.

You will support patients and families with social work services and coordinate care alongside the healthcare team, helping patients heal at home. The position offers an attractive pay structure converting to per-visit compensation, with benefits like PTO, health plans, and retirement options, depending on

Qualifications

• Holds a master's or doctorate degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families with financial, social and emotional concerns; supports coping.
• Provides social work services per the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the healthcare team promptly.
• Educates patient/family and team on social work interventions and plan of care.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient’s environment and coordinates interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

MSW or MSW with Doctorate (Council on Social Work Education accredited)

CPR certification

Job description

Home Health Experience Is Preferred

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.

Overview

PRN Position

Must have a GA MSW Licensure to APPLY

Home Health Experience Is Preferred

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

• $52-$64 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.