Medical Social Worker- LCSW Required

Amedisys; Abingdon, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPO/HSA)

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling benefits

401(k) match

Family/leave benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Medical Social Worker in Virginia to support patients and families in their homes. The position requires an MSW (or higher) and an LCSW license, plus CPR certification and healthcare social work experience.

You will provide social work services per the plan of care, assist with health-related financial and emotional concerns, coordinate with the care team, and support transfers and discharges.

Qualifications

• Holds a master’s or doctoral degree in social work (CSWE-accredited).
• LCSW license required; CPR certification.
• Meets applicable state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient and family with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in the patient’s clinical status to the care team and office staff.
• Educates the 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 appropriate interventions.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

• Amedisys Medical Social Worker
• LCSW Required
• Full Time
• Salary Range: $65,000.00 to $72,000.00
• Territory: Washington, Russell, Smyth, Wise, Lee, Scott counties, city of Bristol, VA

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.

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.