Medical Social Worker (PRN) - Bereavement & Care Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Capital Region Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Medical Social Worker in Jefferson City, MO. This PRN role offers 10-20 hours per week to support patients and families during health challenges.

You will work under physician direction with an interdisciplinary team to address social and emotional factors affecting health. Responsibilities include assisting patients and families, contributing to a Plan of Care, connecting patients with community resources,

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

Social Work

CPR

Licensed Social Worker

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Capital Region Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Medical Social Worker in Jefferson City, MO. This PRN role offers 10-20 hours per week to support patients and families during health challenges.

You will work under physician direction with an interdisciplinary team to address social and emotional factors affecting health. Responsibilities include assisting patients and families, contributing to a Plan of Care, connecting patients with community resources,