Home Health Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Resources

Society for Social Work and Research; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance incentives

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on understanding social and emotional factors affecting health and developing coping strategies to support at-home care.

Primary responsibilities include assessing patients with families and care teams, preparing an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding staff on community resources. A strong collaboration mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, family and health care team to understand significant social factors related to health status.
• Contributes to development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily.
• Instructs care team on community resources available to assist patients as needed.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on understanding social and emotional factors affecting health and developing coping strategies to support at-home care.

Primary responsibilities include assessing patients with families and care teams, preparing an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding staff on community resources. A strong collaboration mindset is essential.