Per Diem Social Worker - Home Health Care

UnitedHealth Group; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Geisinger Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group. You’ll help patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

The position emphasizes performance, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Hourly pay ranges from $30.35 to $45.50, with eligibility-based benefits.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services under physician direction and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in understanding social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and coping mechanisms.

Job description

Geisinger Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group. You’ll help patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

The position emphasizes performance, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Hourly pay ranges from $30.35 to $45.50, with eligibility-based benefits.