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Medical Social Worker

Amedisys, Inc.

#Case Management #Patient Advocacy #Counseling #CPR #Patient Care #Healthcare #Mental Health #Social Work #Hospice #Home Health #Discharge Planning #Treatment Plan

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month agoCloses Apr 17

Location

Chesapeake, Virginia

Quick overview

The medical social worker assists patients and families with financial, social, and emotional concerns while providing social work services according to the care plan. They also identify health risks, educate the care team, and manage patient discharge and transfer functions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a master's or doctorate degree from an accredited school of social work and possess at least one year of healthcare social work experience. A current CPR certification and compliance with state and federal requirements are also mandatory.

postgraduate degreePatient educationCPR certificationDischarge planningRisk assessmentCrisis interventionCase managementCare planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationSocial workCoping skills

Job description

Overview

VA LCSW licensure required Full Time Days Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Medical Social Worker Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Attractive pay $61,000.00-75,000.00 Annually Point Pay System after orientation Productivity expectation of 20 points per week What's in it for you Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. And more. *Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. *Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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.
Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
Possess a clear and active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the state of Virginia.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.