Licensed Medical Social Worker - Home Health Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys family offers a Medical Social Worker role providing psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients at home. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, and environmental factors impacting health.

Responsibilities include assisting with finances and planning care, coordinating transfers, and connecting patients to community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE-accredited).
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Minimum 1 year social work experience in healthcare.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicates changes in clinical status to healthcare team and care center staff.
• Educates patients and families on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies environmental risks and coordinates appropriate interventions.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

CSWE-accredited program

LMSW or LCSW licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys family offers a Medical Social Worker role providing psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients at home. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address emotional, social, and environmental factors impacting health.

Responsibilities include assisting with finances and planning care, coordinating transfers, and connecting patients to community resources.