Per Diem Medical Social Worker - Home Health

Optum; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination in the home setting. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counsel families.

Responsibilities include care planning, discharge coordination, and educating patients and families on interventions. Requires MSW/DSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR, and healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by CSWE
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure in state
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position
• Current CPR certification and valid driver's license

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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

LMSW/LCSW licensure

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination in the home setting. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counsel families.

Responsibilities include care planning, discharge coordination, and educating patients and families on interventions. Requires MSW/DSW, LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR, and healthcare experience.