Home Health Social Worker: Care & Bereavement Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group, helping understand social and emotional factors affecting patient health. The role emphasizes developing a Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and working within a multidisciplinary team to support patient families.

Salary ranges reflect local labor markets, with a comprehensive benefits package.

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 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
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient / family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Social Worker

CPR certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group, helping understand social and emotional factors affecting patient health. The role emphasizes developing a Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and working within a multidisciplinary team to support patient families.

Salary ranges reflect local labor markets, with a comprehensive benefits package.