Medical Social Worker: Bereavement & Care Coordination

Preferra Insurance; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, part of Optum, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support patients’ social and emotional needs under physician direction within the Interdisciplinary Group.

Responsibilities include assessing factors, developing a Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement as needed, and guiding staff to community resources. Salary for full-time applicants ranges from $58,800 to $105,000 annually; benefits included.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
• Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient / family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided

Skills

Bereavement coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence

CPR certification

Driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle

1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, part of Optum, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support patients’ social and emotional needs under physician direction within the Interdisciplinary Group.

Responsibilities include assessing factors, developing a Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement as needed, and guiding staff to community resources. Salary for full-time applicants ranges from $58,800 to $105,000 annually; benefits included.