Licensed Medical Social Worker
UnitedHealth Group•Lebanon, TN
•$30 - $46
About The Position
The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. The Medical Social Worker works closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling. This is described as a per diem role. The position offers an hourly pay range of $30.35 to $45.50, with pay dependent on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Master's and/or doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Meet state and federal requirements for the position.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and help them develop effective coping skills.
- Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Communicate changes in patients' clinical status to healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educate patients, family members, and other team members about medical social work interventions and the treatment plan.
- Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
- Identify risks or threats to patients' health in their environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
- Communicate identified patient risks or threats to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
