Per Diem Hospice Medical Social Worker

Optum; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families receiving home health services. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources and support safe transitions.

Requirements include an MSW/DSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, at least one year in healthcare social work, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• MSW/DSW degree from an CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure required.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and care coordination to patients and families in home health settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and care plans.
• Perform care planning, transfers, and discharge functions.
• Identify risks to patient health and coordinate timely interventions.

Skills

CPR certification

Healthcare social work experience

Education

MSW/DSW degree

LMSW/LCSW licensure

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families receiving home health services. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources and support safe transitions.

Requirements include an MSW/DSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, at least one year in healthcare social work, and CPR certification.