Home Health Medical Social Worker - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Vidalia (GA); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home health settings. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counseling as part of a comprehensive care plan.

The position requires a Master's or Doctorate in Social Work, active LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable

Formación

• Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's 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
• Other duties as assigned

Educación

Master's or Doctorate degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home health settings. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and counseling as part of a comprehensive care plan.

The position requires a Master's or Doctorate in Social Work, active LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable