Hospice Medical Social Worker — Home-Based Care & Support

Jobtome; East Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination for patients in the home across Middleboro, Wareham, Freetown and nearby towns from a Bridgewater area care center.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, counsel families, and promote safe transitions home with individualized plans of care and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns and coping.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in clinical status to the health care team and care center staff.
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and the treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient environment and coordinates appropriate interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's License

CPR Certification

Social Work Experience

Active Licensure (LMSW/LCSW)

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination for patients in the home across Middleboro, Wareham, Freetown and nearby towns from a Bridgewater area care center.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, counsel families, and promote safe transitions home with individualized plans of care and ongoing education.