Impactful Home-Based Hospice Social Worker (MSW/LCSW)

NaviHealth; East Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k and equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination in the home setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and promote outcomes. Orientation at the Bridgewater care center with coverage for surrounding towns.

The role requires an MSW and active LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license, with at least 1 year in a health care setting.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination in the home.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with resources.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Perform care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identify risks in the patient's environment and implement interventions to reduce them.
• Communicate changes in clinical status to the physician and healthcare team.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Doctorate in Social Work (DSW/PhD)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and care coordination in the home setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and promote outcomes. Orientation at the Bridgewater care center with coverage for surrounding towns.

The role requires an MSW and active LMSW/LCSW licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license, with at least 1 year in a health care setting.