MSW Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Care Navigator

UnitedHealth Group; Indialantic (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker in Florida to provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group. You will support patients and families by addressing social and emotional factors impacting health and helping develop coping strategies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, care planning, and connecting patients to community resources, with a focus on delivering equitable care and strong patient outcomes within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• 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
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence

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

Skills

Social work

Healthcare experience

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker in Florida to provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group. You will support patients and families by addressing social and emotional factors impacting health and helping develop coping strategies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, care planning, and connecting patients to community resources, with a focus on delivering equitable care and strong patient outcomes within a leading health system.