Home Health Medical Social Worker: Care & Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Résumé du poste

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in the home health setting. You will address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe care transitions.

You’ll collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in social work from an CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counseling.
• Address emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health and recovery.
• Educate patients and families about interventions and treatment plans.
• Perform care planning, transfers and discharge coordination.
• Identify risks in the patient's environment and coordinate timely interventions.

Connaissances

LMSW or LCSW licensure

CPR certification

Social work experience

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Formation

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Description du poste

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in the home health setting. You will address emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe care transitions.

You’ll collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home.