Palliative Social Worker — Home Care & Hospice Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, including Deaconess Palliative Care in Biloxi, MS, is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction to address social and emotional factors affecting health status and coping mechanisms. The role involves assisting patients and families, contributing to an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding the team on available community resources.

Requires CSWE-accredited MSW and valid driver's license; CPR within 90 days and state licensure are

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from CSWE-accredited School of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence (preferred).

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

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, including Deaconess Palliative Care in Biloxi, MS, is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction to address social and emotional factors affecting health status and coping mechanisms. The role involves assisting patients and families, contributing to an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding the team on available community resources.

Requires CSWE-accredited MSW and valid driver's license; CPR within 90 days and state licensure are