Part-Time Social Worker (SSM Health) - Multiple Locations in Wisconsin
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
$10,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates
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 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 persons
Intervention:
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 SNFs
Provide Level of Care Choice options and community resources as
appropriate
Coordinate with Community Care Providers
You'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 License
Ability to work onsite in Madison, WI, Monroe, WI, or Janesville,
WI
Ability to work (32 hours/week) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm
Full 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 accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree (or higher) in Social Work from an accredited
university
2+ years of recent experience as a Medical Social Worker
Active Wisconsin Social Worker license
Soft Skills:
Must have critical thinking skills to resolve complex cases
Previous experience working in a fast-paced working environment
Must have strong interpersonal communication skills - both written
and verbal
To 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.
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