Social Worker Care Coordinator – LICSW or LGSW in DC, MD, VA

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it’s all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In this role, you’ll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn, you’ll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients.

 

Standard Hours:  Monday – Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). 

This is a field based position in the greater Washington DC area and you will be in the field 100% of the time going into members homes.   

This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA

This is a field-based position visiting our members in their homes, community-based housing, and long-term, skilled and acute care facilities in the Washington DC area. You’ll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
• Identify, initiate, and follow up on referrals for community based programs and providers; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
• Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

  

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:

• Master’s degree in social work or other related clinical field
• Active and unrestricted LICSW or LGSW license in Washington D.C. or ability to obtain Washington, D.C. License within 90 days of hire
• 2+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• 1+ years of clinical or case management experience
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C.
• Reside within 50 miles of Washington, D.C.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Experience working with elderly/geriatric patients
• Field-based work experience
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

 

 

Maryland and Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.