Social Worker (SSM) - Monroe, WI
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Monroe
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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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 full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required
to work our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be
necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
Our office is located at nd Ave, Monroe, WI 53566.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assessment:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Soft Skills:
Physical and Work Environment:
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 OptumInsight. Information and technology have amazing
power to transform the Healthcare industry and improve people's
lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help
solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing
information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's
needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be
put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and
lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest
work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place
to do your life's best work. SM
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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