Post Acute Care Manager Social Worker Denver Co

UnitedHealth Group • Denver, CO

224d • $59,500 - $116,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Acute Care Manager functions as part of the primary care team, and reports to the Supervisor, Inpatient Post-Acute Social Work. The Social Worker supports the team by performing activities as outlined below, and as assigned by the Supervisor of the team. This role works in close collaboration within a transdisciplinary team and may support multiple providers. Social Worker completes assessments, coordinates transitions of care, supports treatment plans, and completes case documentation in the electronic medical record and other health plan specific required duties as assigned. This position is field-based.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Master of Social Work license in the state of Colorado (LSW, LCSW)
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience working with Medicare members
• Working knowledge of skilled nursing facilities, long term acute care facilities, or hospitals
• Knowledge of case management and discharge planning with transitions of care
• Proven ability to possess planning, organizing, conflict resolution, negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to autonomously prioritize, plan, and manage multiple tasks/demands simultaneously
• Active unrestricted drivers license and ability to travel within Denver area

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage OptumCare Colorado - members in eligible services during skilled nursing facility admission and assisting with transitions of care and discharge planning
• Work closely with health partners, members and families, and the interdisciplinary care team to facilitate appropriate discharge planning
• Travel to designated skilled nursing facilities throughout Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties, Colorado (Denver and surrounding areas)
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meeting at the skilled nursing facility
• Ensuring regulatory compliance requirements are met
• Providing case management services, psychosocial assessments, and interventions to aid patients in improving their wellbeing
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree