Medical Social Worker - Hospice (Savannah, MO)

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExplore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses.%3C/strong%3E We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of %3Cstrong%3ECaring. Connecting. Growing together.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:116%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EAs the Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:116%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrimary Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EAssists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EProvides social work services in accordance with the plan of care%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EEnsures that changes in the patient%27s clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EEducates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EPerforms care planning, transfer and discharge functions%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EIdentifies risks or threats to the patient%27s health in the patient%27s 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%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EOther duties as assigned%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EYou’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications:%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3EMasters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3EActive licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3ECurrent CPR certification%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3E1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3EMeets state and federal requirements for this position%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3EPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from %3C/span%3E%2470,965 to %2486,735%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-font-family:Aptos;%22%3Eannually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-pagination:none;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-pagination:none;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-pagination:none;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-spacerun:yes;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-pagination:none;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-spacerun:yes;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-pagination:none;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EUnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-pagination:none;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-spacerun:yes;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-pagination:none;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Tahoma;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EUnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. 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Job Details
Job: Clinical & Medical Management
Primary Location: US-MO-Savannah
Organization: Home Health & Hospice
Schedule: Part-time
Number of Openings: 1