MSW Social Worker Home Health - Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, via Redmond Assured Home Health, seeks a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under a physician and the Interdisciplinary Group, addressing social and emotional factors affecting health.

Pay ranges from $36.70 to $55.05 per hour; benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase options and a 401k contribution, with eligibility requirements. Must hold MSW and WA licensure or eligible credential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation or public transit.
• WA: If not licensed as a social worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor credential required for state-specific compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group.
• Assist in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status.
• Develop coping mechanisms and support for patients and families.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Explore opportunities with Redmond Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Social Worker - Per Diem, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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

Additional State Specific Requirements:

• WA: If not licensed as a social worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor credential is required.

Preferred Qualification:

• 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 Washington

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.

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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age,locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalizedgroupsand those with lower income

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is adrug -free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment.