Licensed Medical Social Worker - PRN

UnitedHealth Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock options

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Per diem Licensed Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients receiving home health services. The role collaborates with the care team to connect patients with community resources while addressing emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors impacting recovery.

Responsibilities include education on plans of care, care planning, transfers, and identifying risks in the patient’s environment for

Qualifications

• MSW or Doctorate from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year social work experience in health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination in home care.
• Address emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions and plan of care.
• Perform care planning, transfers and discharge functions.
• Identify risks in patient environment and coordinate timely interventions with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LMSW/LCSW

Driver's license

CPR certification

1 year social work experience

Education

MSW or Doctorate from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Licensed Medical Social Worker - PRN (2398127)

Licensed Medical Social Worker - PRN - 2398127

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses.

We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Per diem Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $36.70 to $55.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.