MSW Per Diem Medical Social Worker — Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Résumé du poste

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 address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that influence health and recovery while collaborating with the care team to connect patients with resources and counseling.

Key responsibilities include assisting with coping, coordinating care, communicating status changes, and contributing

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsabilités

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families at home.
• Address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors affecting health and recovery.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Offer counseling and guide care transitions for safety and quality outcomes.
• Conduct care planning, transfers, and discharge activities.
• Identify risks in the patient’s environment and implement interventions with the team.

Connaissances

Social work experience

CPR certification

Formation

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

LMSW or LCSW licensure

Description du poste

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 address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that influence health and recovery while collaborating with the care team to connect patients with resources and counseling.

Key responsibilities include assisting with coping, coordinating care, communicating status changes, and contributing