Hybrid Field Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Society for Social Work and Research; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Telecommuter policy

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in California is seeking a Social Worker to join our care coordination team in a hybrid role with travel across office locations and contracted sites in Orange County, CA.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, connecting patients to resources, facilitating discharge planning, and advocating for care continuity with physicians and payers. An MSW and 1+ year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• 1+ years of experience in a social work-related role.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient and family psychosocial needs and develops plan of care in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Links patients and families to community resources including financial assistance, transportation, and support groups.
• Provides inpatient support, facilitates discharge planning, and monitors post-discharge progress.
• Applies brief solution-based therapy approaches and harm reduction strategies when appropriate.
• Documents patient/family status, diagnosis, treatment plan, goals, and interventions in the medical record.
• Serves as patient advocate and liaison with physicians, families, insurers, and community agencies.

Education

MSW

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in California is seeking a Social Worker to join our care coordination team in a hybrid role with travel across office locations and contracted sites in Orange County, CA.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, connecting patients to resources, facilitating discharge planning, and advocating for care continuity with physicians and payers. An MSW and 1+ year of experience are required.