PRN Hospice Medical Social Worker – Home Care Support

UnitedHealth Group; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Amedisys Hospice program seeks a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home hospice settings.

The role addresses emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health and recovery and involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources and counseling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists patient and family with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provides social work services per the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in clinical status to the care team.
• Educates 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 coordinates timely interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Healthcare social work experience

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s Amedisys Hospice program seeks a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home hospice settings.

The role addresses emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health and recovery and involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources and counseling.