Per Diem Medical Social Worker - Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients receiving home-based services. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and to support safe care transitions.

The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors affecting health, providing education and discharge planning assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the CSWE.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provide social work services per the established plan of care.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the care team.
• Educate patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Perform care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identify health risks at home and coordinate timely interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW licensure

CPR certification

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work (optional higher degree)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Medical Social Worker to deliver psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients receiving home-based services. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and to support safe care transitions.

The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors affecting health, providing education and discharge planning assistance.