Hospice Medical Social Worker - Home Care & Counseling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentives and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination for home-based patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team to connect patients with community resources and promote safe transitions.

Responsibilities include educating families on interventions, performing care planning, and addressing social determinants affecting health.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Perform care planning, transfers and discharges.

Skills

Care coordination

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Active LMSW or LCSW licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination for home-based patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team to connect patients with community resources and promote safe transitions.

Responsibilities include educating families on interventions, performing care planning, and addressing social determinants affecting health.