Per Diem Medical Social Worker – Home Health Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Crestview Hills (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a per diem Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination for patients in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors impacting health and recovery while supporting safe transitions.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to link patients with community resources, educate families, and perform care planning and discharge activities.

Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, CSWE-accredited.
• Active LMSW or LCSW licensure.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial support, assessment and care coordination to patients and families receiving home care.
• Addresses emotional, social, financial and environmental factors affecting health and recovery.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Educates patient and family on social work interventions and treatment plans.

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 in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors impacting health and recovery while supporting safe transitions.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to link patients with community resources, educate families, and perform care planning and discharge activities.