Social Worker (MSW)

PowerToFly; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Houghton-le-Spring is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide support services under a physician's direction. Key responsibilities include assisting patients and their families with emotional and social factors related to health, collaborating on comprehensive care plans, and providing bereavement coordination. Candidates must have a Master's in Social Work and relevant licensure. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in understanding personal and social factors affecting health.
• Develop comprehensive Plans of Care as part of the healthcare team.
• Provide bereavement services and coordinate resources for patients.

Skills

Social Work

Bereavement Coordination

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Explore opportunities with UP Health System Home Care and Hospice Portage, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Social Worker provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and interdisciplinary group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health status and in the development of coping mechanisms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and healthcare team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient’s health status on an as‑needed basis
• Contributes as a healthcare team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
• Instructs healthcare team members on community resources available to assist patients on an as‑needed basis
• Functions as Bereavement Coordinator and supervises the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient/family needs. Establishes a Plan of Care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided

You’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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• 1+ years of social work experience in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bereavement coordination experience
• Experience with establishing a plan of care for bereavement needs

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health, which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.