Medical Social Worker - Neighborhood Program

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. 

Must be willing to work at 2 additional SWM clinic locations within Las Vegas area 
Preferring Acute Care, Rehab, Adult Medicine Clinic experience

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and develop plan of care in concert with patient, physicians, nurses and other members of the departmental team
• Link patients/family to appropriate community resources including but not limited to, information and referral to sources of financial assistance, transportation, support groups, and other community services
• Document patient/family status, diagnosis, treatment plan, goals, interventions, evaluation results, observations and progress in medical record
• Serve as patient advocate and liaison with physicians, families, insurance company, community agencies and others as needed to ensure continuity of care
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• No option for remote work

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: 

• Licensed Masters prepared Social Worker (LSW or LCSW)
• Licenses must be active and unrestricted in the State of Nevada
• 2+ years social work experience
• Demonstrated basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, Windows based applications
• Ability to operate and navigate an Electronic Medical Records 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain community resource database
• Ability to work 90% telephonic case management and 10% face-to-face with patient

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a hospital or medical setting
• Experience in managed care
• Case management experience
• Working knowledge of social work theory/practice, ability to utilize a variety of diagnostic tools/techniques including DSM V State and community based programs, including rules and regulations applicable to these programs
• Experience with advanced directives, POLST and legal regulations, including but not limited to reporting of abuse
• Proficiency utilizing and charting in electronic medical records

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.    

OptumCare  is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

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