Hospice Social Worker (MSW) — Caring, Connected Care

Preferra Insurance; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction, addressing social and emotional factors affecting health. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group to support coping strategies and care planning.

Key responsibilities include assessing social factors, helping develop daily care plans, and guiding care teams on community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence

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

Empathy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in state of residence

Current Driver's License

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction, addressing social and emotional factors affecting health. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group to support coping strategies and care planning.

Key responsibilities include assessing social factors, helping develop daily care plans, and guiding care teams on community resources.