MSW Medical Social Worker Hospice

UnitedHealth Group•Portsmouth, NH

7d•$69,720 - $104,580

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving hospice services in the home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery, supports safe and effective care transitions, and works with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting. The Medical Social Worker assists patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and supports effective coping. Services are provided in accordance with the plan of care. The role also educates patients, families, and team members about medical social work interventions and the treatment plan; performs care planning, transfer, and discharge functions; and identifies and communicates environmental risks so appropriate interventions and coordinated care can be implemented. This position requires a master's and/or doctorate degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work, active LMSW or LCSW licensure, current CPR certification, and at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting. Compensation is described as an annual total cash target pay range of $69,720–$104,580 for full-time employment at full productivity. Pay includes per-visit point compensation for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The employer also mentions a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, 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).
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
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 a patient's clinical status promptly to other healthcare team members and care center office staff.
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 patient health in the home environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce them.
Communicate identified patient risks or threats to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.