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UnitedHealth Group

Medical Social Worker - Neighborhood Program

Las Vegas, NV

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

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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 (touchworks, netsmart, clinical care advance, etc.)
  • 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

Nevada 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.

Client-provided location(s): Las Vegas, NV, USA
Job ID: UHG-2215327
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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