Social Worker MSW - LSW
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Social Worker – MSW, LSW in United States. Overview Social Worker, Hospice - MSW, LSW 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.
Key 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Current CPR certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $65K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Amedisys, Inc. in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW - LSW at Amedisys a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Amedisys is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($500k–$500k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Care Planning, Crisis Intervention, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Clinical Communication, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker assists patients and families with financial, social, and emotional concerns while providing services according to the plan of care. They are responsible for care planning, discharge functions, and identifying environmental risks to patient health.
Benefits package: Choice of PPO or HSA Medical Plans, Free Telehealth, Paid Time Off, Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services with HSA, Up to $500 in Wellness Rewards, Mental Health Support (5 Free Counseling Sessions), 401k with Company Match, Infertility Treatment Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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