Per Diem Social Worker - Home Health & Care Coordination

Optum; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 62 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes understanding social and emotional factors affecting health and helping patients cope with their conditions.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited program, valid driver's license and transportation, and CPR eligibility with a preference for licensed social workers in the state of residence. Per diem pay ranges hourly.

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 (preferred).
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsabilités

• Provide medical social services under the direction of a physician and interdisciplinary group to understand significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and coping mechanisms.
• Engage patients and families to develop coping strategies and care plans.
• Collaborate with health care teams to support patient-centered goals.

Formation

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Description du poste

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker - Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes understanding social and emotional factors affecting health and helping patients cope with their conditions.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited program, valid driver's license and transportation, and CPR eligibility with a preference for licensed social workers in the state of residence. Per diem pay ranges hourly.