Per Diem Social Worker — Care & Impact Advocate

UnitedHealth Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group within UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary team. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors influencing health and develop coping strategies as part of the care plan.

Required: Master’s in Social Work, state licensure, and a valid driver’s license; CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days; 1+ year

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• 1+ years of social work experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services under physician direction and interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in understanding social and emotional factors affecting health status.
• Develop coping strategies for patients and families within the care plan.

Skills

Driver's License

CPR Certification

Healthcare Social Work Experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (State Board)

Job description

At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group within UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary team. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors influencing health and develop coping strategies as part of the care plan.

Required: Master’s in Social Work, state licensure, and a valid driver’s license; CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days; 1+ year