Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker

UnitedHealth Group; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home-based services. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and offer counseling.

The role requires an MSW or Doctorate, LMSW/LCSW licensure, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients and families in home-based services. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and offer counseling.

The role requires an MSW or Doctorate, LMSW/LCSW licensure, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.