Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Home Health (Baltimore)

Optum; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker MSW/LSW for hospice care, delivering psychosocial support and care coordination in the home setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional, social, and financial needs of patients and families.

The position requires an MSW or doctoral-level social work degree, active LMSW or LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home-based care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Assist with care planning, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Identify risks in the patient’s environment and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the healthcare team in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LMSW/LCSW licensure

CPR certification

Healthcare social work experience

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker MSW/LSW for hospice care, delivering psychosocial support and care coordination in the home setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional, social, and financial needs of patients and families.

The position requires an MSW or doctoral-level social work degree, active LMSW or LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.