Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (Part-Time)

UnitedHealth Group; Peshtigo (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Incentives and recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a part-time Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician guidance and an interdisciplinary team, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health.

Key duties include supporting care planning, coordinating community resources, and educating the care team about available supports; the role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to impact patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care 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 health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis.
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a part-time Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician guidance and an interdisciplinary team, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health.

Key duties include supporting care planning, coordinating community resources, and educating the care team about available supports; the role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to impact patient outcomes.