Hospice Medical Social Worker - Home Care & Support

Optum; Leominster (MA); In loco; USD 73.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients in the home setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and promote optimal outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work, active LMSW/LCSW licensure, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience. CPR certification is also required.

Competenze

• MSW or Doctorate from a CSWE-accredited school
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position
• Current CPR certification

Mansioni

• Assists patients and families with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns and helps with coping skills
• Provides social work services in accordance with the care plan
• Communicates changes in clinical status to the healthcare team and office staff
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
• Identifies risks in the home and coordinates interventions to reduce them

Conoscenze

CPR certification

Social work experience

Formazione

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients in the home setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and promote optimal outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work, active LMSW/LCSW licensure, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience. CPR certification is also required.