Per Diem Medical Social Worker, Home Health

Optum; Lebanon (TN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 63.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health and hospice services designed to support patients where they are most comfortable—at home. The Per diem Medical Social Worker role focuses on psychosocial support, assessment and coordinated care as part of a collaborative care team.

You will address emotional, social, financial and environmental factors impacting health, connect patients with community resources, and ensure smooth transitions through the care plan.

Qualificações

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Active licensure in LMSW or LCSW in the state.
• CPR certification and valid driver's license.
• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Educate patients and families about interventions and care plans.
• Perform care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identify risks in the home and coordinate timely interventions with the team.

Conhecimentos

Active LMSW/LCSW licensure

Driver's License

CPR certification

Health care social work experience

Formação

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Doctorate in Social Work (DSW)

Descrição da vaga

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health and hospice services designed to support patients where they are most comfortable—at home. The Per diem Medical Social Worker role focuses on psychosocial support, assessment and coordinated care as part of a collaborative care team.

You will address emotional, social, financial and environmental factors impacting health, connect patients with community resources, and ensure smooth transitions through the care plan.