Per Diem Medical Social Worker – Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

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

The role addresses emotional, social and financial factors impacting health, with responsibilities including care planning and education for patients and caregivers, in a home-care setting.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• At least 1 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.
• Provides social work services per the plan of care.
• Ensures changes in clinical status are communicated to the team.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks in patient environment and coordinates interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

LMSW or LCSW licensure

Education

Master's and/or Doctorate in social work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

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

The role addresses emotional, social and financial factors impacting health, with responsibilities including care planning and education for patients and caregivers, in a home-care setting.