Licensed Social Worker

UnitedHealth GroupBangor, ME
145d$48,700 - $87,000Onsite

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position in this function serves as liaison between NL EMMC and the community to coordinate care for patients and their social service's needs. Position in this function collaborates with all disciplines for the purpose of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating/documenting psychosocial factors which contribute to patients' illnesses and/or have an impact on continuity of care; scope of services may include, but is not limited to, discharge planning, information and referral, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, suspected abuse, and guardianships per regulatory requirements. This role will primarily focus on adult populations in an acute care hospital setting (does not include pediatrics).

Requirements

  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LSW-CC) in the state of Maine
  • Comprehensive knowledge of community resources
  • Proven ability to handle a portfolio of diverse patient populations
  • Live within a commutable distance of Bangor ME (this position is onsite in a hospital facility and not available for remote work)
  • Ability/willingness to work onsite at a hospital facility in Bangor ME (Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm full time)

Nice To Haves

  • LCSW
  • 2+ years of experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting

Responsibilities

  • Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, chemical dependence consults, intervention, and coordination of care to identified populations
  • Engages the patient family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups
  • Provides education to patients/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in regard to psychosocial factors related to illness and ongoing support of needs
  • Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital
  • Completes duties as required for the purpose of discharge planning, i.e. options forms, agency referrals etc.
  • Complies with standards and requirements in medical/legal reporting situations
  • Complies with social work competencies by department and hospital standards
  • Communicates telephonically and electronically with the outpatient providers in an effort to enhance the continuum of care
  • Assumes responsibility for NL EMMC required continued education and own professional growth
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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