Medical Social Worker — Home Health & Care Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker for the Northern Neck area. You will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients at home, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with local resources and promote safe, effective care transitions.

The role requires an MSW or Doctorate from a CSWE-accredited program and active LMSW or LCSW licensure, with at least 1 year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination in home settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to connect patients with community resources.
• Counsel patients and families to support health outcomes.
• Perform care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identify risks in the patient's environment and implement mitigations.
• Communicate changes in status to the healthcare team promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Clinical social work experience

Education

Master's and/or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Active LMSW or LCSW licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker for the Northern Neck area. You will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients at home, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with local resources and promote safe, effective care transitions.

The role requires an MSW or Doctorate from a CSWE-accredited program and active LMSW or LCSW licensure, with at least 1 year of healthcare social work experience.