Per Diem Social Worker

Optum; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 39,867 - 71,125; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Social Worker - Per Diem in Durham, NC to provide medical social services under physician direction. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and have a current driver's license. Responsibilities include assisting patients with social and emotional challenges and developing coping strategies. The role offers a pay range of $28.94 to $51.63 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 401k and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services under physician guidance.
• Assist in understanding significant social and emotional factors.
• Develop coping mechanisms related to the patient's health status.

Skills

Social work experience in a health care setting

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Explore opportunities with SunCrest Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Social Worker - Per Diem, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.