PRN Medical Social Worker: Bereavement & Coordination

Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician supervision and a multidisciplinary team, addressing social and emotional factors affecting health status. Responsibilities include supporting patients and families, contributing to the Plan of Care, teaching staff about community resources, and coordinating bereavement services when needed.

A Master’s in Social Work, current CPR, state LIC, and 1+ year healthcare social work experience

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient / family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician supervision and a multidisciplinary team, addressing social and emotional factors affecting health status. Responsibilities include supporting patients and families, contributing to the Plan of Care, teaching staff about community resources, and coordinating bereavement services when needed.

A Master’s in Social Work, current CPR, state LIC, and 1+ year healthcare social work experience