Hospice Social Worker — Home-Based Care & Resources

UnitedHealth Group; Tennessee; 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, assisting in understanding social and emotional factors affecting health status and coping strategies.

Primary responsibilities include supporting patients and families, contributing to an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding the care team to connect patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist 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
• Contribute 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

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, assisting in understanding social and emotional factors affecting health status and coping strategies.

Primary responsibilities include supporting patients and families, contributing to an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding the care team to connect patients with community resources.