Hospice Social Worker: Care Coordination & Support

Optum; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under the direction of a physician and the Interdisciplinary Group, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors related to health. The role is based in Tupelo, Mississippi, and supports a community hospice family within the Optum network.

The position emphasizes collaboration to build a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinate with the healthcare team, and connect patients with community

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work

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

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 the direction of a physician and the Interdisciplinary Group, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors related to health. The role is based in Tupelo, Mississippi, and supports a community hospice family within the Optum network.

The position emphasizes collaboration to build a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinate with the healthcare team, and connect patients with community