Remote Social Worker: Home Care & Care Coordination

Society for Social Work and Research; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate care for DSNP Care at Home members. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and delivers services telephonically or via telemedicine across the United States.

Applicants must hold an MSW and an unrestricted LCSW/LICSW license in NC, with at least 2 years of social work experience. Remote work option and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Current unrestricted LCSW or LICSW license in North Carolina.
• Minimum two years of social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Utilize screening tools to assess behavioral health conditions.
• Develop person-centered care plan goals with patients and caregivers.
• Facilitate serious illness and advance care planning discussions.
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions and case management in telemedicine settings.
• Promote self-management strategies and coordinate referrals to services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient-centered care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Motivational interviewing

Brief case management

Telemedicine proficiency

Communication skills

Education

MSW in Social Work

LCSW/LICSW license in NC

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate care for DSNP Care at Home members. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and delivers services telephonically or via telemedicine across the United States.

Applicants must hold an MSW and an unrestricted LCSW/LICSW license in NC, with at least 2 years of social work experience. Remote work option and comprehensive benefits are provided.