Medical Social Worker

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 Assist the patient and family with health‑related financial, social and emotional concerns and help with effective coping skills. Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care. Ensure 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. Educate the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan. Perform care planning, transfer and discharge functions. Identify risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicate 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 Hold a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Have one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Meet state and federal requirements for this position. Possess a clear and active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the state of Virginia. Maintain 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr