Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Care Navigator

UnitedHealth Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, via Baptist Trinity Hospice (LHC Group), is hiring a Social Worker to support patients and families across the care team. Working under physician guidance, you will address social and emotional factors influencing health and contribute to the Plan of Care while guiding access to community resources.

The role emphasizes compassionate care within a nationwide Optum family environment. Qualifications include a CSWE-accredited MSW, valid driver’s license, and access to reliable

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Current Driver's License and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical social services under physician direction to assess significant social and emotional factors affecting patient health status.
• Contributes to development of an integrated Plan of Care for patients.
• Instructs care teams on community resources to support patients.

Skills

Social Work

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, via Baptist Trinity Hospice (LHC Group), is hiring a Social Worker to support patients and families across the care team. Working under physician guidance, you will address social and emotional factors influencing health and contribute to the Plan of Care while guiding access to community resources.

The role emphasizes compassionate care within a nationwide Optum family environment. Qualifications include a CSWE-accredited MSW, valid driver’s license, and access to reliable