Per Diem Medical Social Worker - Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, in the Amedisys/Optum family, invites you to join as a per diem Medical Social Worker providing psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination for patients and families receiving services at home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial and environmental factors impacting health and recovery.

You will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, educate families on interventions and treatment plans, and

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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 changes in the patient’s clinical status are communicated to the health care team and staff.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in the patient’s environment and coordinates timely interventions.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW licensure

MSW degree

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, in the Amedisys/Optum family, invites you to join as a per diem Medical Social Worker providing psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination for patients and families receiving services at home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial and environmental factors impacting health and recovery.

You will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, educate families on interventions and treatment plans, and