Licensed Social Worker- Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Burlington, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

As a part of OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, Atrius Health / Optum Massachusetts is seeking a full-time LICSW to join our Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Department. This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings occurring in Burlington. Complex patient care may require rare visits to the Burlington, Wellesley, and/or Kenmore offices. The Medical Social Worker is responsible for screening, assessing, triage and providing psychoeducation to our pediatric population with various developmental and psychological conditions. Position Highlights Conduct thorough biopsychosocial telephone interviews to assess for potential neurodevelopmental disorders Provide resource support and facilitate community linkages – Autism support centers, DDS, SSI, recreational opportunities Offer psychoeducation surrounding special education procedures, IEP’s 504 Plans, transition to adulthood process Provide follow-up information to patients as needed via telephone, Myhealth, and occasionally in-person Develop triage planning for patients requiring behavioral health and/or developmental therapies with community partners outside of the organization · Provide consultations to Pediatric and Family Medicine Primary Care Providers Collaborate regularly within the DBP care team – physicians, social workers, speech pathology – as well as with administrative staff to provide an optimal experience for patients served Compensation & Benefits Highlights Competitive compensation Dedicated CME Time & Allowance Excellent PTO package Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school
Active, unrestricted licensure as a LMHC or LICSW to practice independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1-3 years of clinical experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities (in medical, school, and/or community settings) highly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial telephone interviews to assess for potential neurodevelopmental disorders
Provide resource support and facilitate community linkages – Autism support centers, DDS, SSI, recreational opportunities
Offer psychoeducation surrounding special education procedures, IEP’s 504 Plans, transition to adulthood process
Provide follow-up information to patients as needed via telephone, Myhealth, and occasionally in-person
Develop triage planning for patients requiring behavioral health and/or developmental therapies with community partners outside of the organization
Provide consultations to Pediatric and Family Medicine Primary Care Providers
Collaborate regularly within the DBP care team – physicians, social workers, speech pathology – as well as with administrative staff to provide an optimal experience for patients served