Part-Time Social Worker (SSM Health) - Multiple Locations in Wisconsin
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 19, 2023
Job Description:
$10,000 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesOptum 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 diversity
and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career
development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities
we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Medical
Social Worker--is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and
maintaining the process to increase patient through-put to the most
appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care
across the continuum.-- The Social Worker will act as patient
advocate by helping to find resources and aid with problem solving
and discharge planning for patients identified as having complex
discharge needs or are identified as being at high risk for
readmission. When medically appropriate, the Social Worker will
help to arrange alternate care for patients after discharge, which
may include rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities,
hospice facilities, community support services, or assisted living
homes.The--Medical Social Worker--has developed knowledge and
skills in the completion of initial and concurrent assessments
through the interview of the patient, family members and/or patient
support persons, and members of the multidisciplinary team.-- The
Social Worker will assist in the appropriate placement of complex
patients based upon their determined needs through the facilitation
of appropriate discharge plans.The scope of practice will include
patient and family assessment and management, resource management,
financial resources, and facilitation of appropriate discharge
plans for patients identified as at risk for readmission or
identified with complex care needs post discharge. The SW
collaborates with the Utilization Review Case Manager (URCM), RN
Care Manager (RNCM), Financial Counselors, and the members of the
multidisciplinary team.-- The Social Worker reports to the Manager
of Care Management, and the Director of Care Management.This
position is part-time (32 hours/week). Employees are required to
have flexibility to work our normal business hours of 8:00am -
4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. It may be necessary,
given the business need, to work occasional weekends. Our offices
are located at the following: 515 22nd Ave, Monroe, WI 53566, 3400
East Racine St., Janesville, WI 53546, OR 700 South Brooks Street,
Madison, WI 53715.Primary Responsibilities:Assessment:
- Complete initial and ongoing assessment specific to
psychosocial, crisis intervention and discharge planning needs of
patient and family/significant others across the age
continuum.Identify physical, social, psychological, cultural, and
spiritual variables which affect the patient and family/significant
others across the age continuum to promote effective discharge
outcomes.Determine knowledge and skill levels of patients and
families/significant others for all age groups and incorporate this
information into the discharge plan.Conduct initial and concurrent
assessments to identify risk and potential discharge needs.Complete
psychosocial assessments through interview of patient, family
members and support personsIntervention:
- Facilitate care management/care coordination for patients
across the continuum of care by:Coordinate discharge plan in
conjunction with patient and family/significant others, actively
seeking their input in establishing goals and outcomes.Provide
supportive counseling regarding grief issues, crisis intervention,
family conflict, adjustment to and understanding of patient's
illness/disability/injury across the age continuum.Advocate for the
patient and family/significant others in medical, ethical, and
decision-making processes.Present options to patient and
family/significant others to address their needs and assist them
with decision-making process.Coordinate information and referrals
for financial and community resources.Coordinate, facilitate and
complete legal services as identified.Coordinate out of home
placements and home care services.Verify insurance coverage for
post-hospital services.Assist patients and families/significant
others with completing Advanced Directives - Power of Attorney for
Health Care.Contact prior providers, including ALFs and SNFsProvide
Level of Care Choice options and community resources as
appropriateCoordinate with Community Care ProvidersYou'll be
rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that
will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to
succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles
you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Social Work (BSW)Ability to
obtain a Wisconsin Social Worker LicenseAbility to work onsite in
Madison, WI, Monroe, WI, or Janesville, WIAbility to work (32
hours/week) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am -
4:30pmFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of
this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19
booster doses must also comply with those state requirements.
UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local
regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain
necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior
to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to
perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodationPreferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree (or higher) in Social Work from an accredited
university2+ years of recent experience as a Medical Social
WorkerActive Wisconsin Social Worker licenseSoft Skills:
- Must have critical thinking skills to resolve complex
casesPrevious experience working in a fast-paced working
environmentMust have strong interpersonal communication skills -
both written and verbalTo protect the health and safety of our
workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group
and its affiliate companies required all employees to disclose
COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In
addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19
vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function.
UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19
vaccination regulations as well as client COVID-19 vaccination
requirements and will obtain the necessary information from
candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination
requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or
termination of employment.Careers with Optum. Our objective is to
make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our
hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in
creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one
person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and
ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting
health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and
high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.**PLEASE
NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive
a sign on bonus.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help
people live healthier lives and make the health system work better
for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality,
age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their
healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many
barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by
people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with
lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the
environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that
addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an
enterprise priority reflected in our mission.--Diversity creates a
healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.#RPO #RED
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