UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.
Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.
Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Social Worker - Milwaukee, WI-314630
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
Description
OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of OptumHealth as your calling.
By providing 60 million Americans with information, tools and solutions, we are helping to guide them through the health care system, financing their health care needs, and enabling them to achieve their personal health and well-being goals.
Position Description:
We're searching for an experienced Social Worker to fill an exciting role in our Neonatal Resource Services program, with emphasis in serving the Medicaid population. This position provides telephonic and on-site hospital support of families of babies receiving services through the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In this position you will enjoy excellent benefits, a regular Monday through Friday work schedule, and have the ability to make a significant, positive difference in the lives of the families we serve.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Communicate directly with families of babies currently in or recently discharged from the NICU, physicians, and community/governmental agencies
- Collaborate with NICU nurses regarding barriers or challenges families are confronting, and assist family with solutions
- Direct telephonic or on-site assessment; assist family members to continue to function when their baby's illness impacts their physical health, mental status and social roles
- Assess for social, economic, and emotional factors
- Assist members and families in long-term care planning where necessary
- Develop working knowledge of resources readily available to interdisciplinary team and families
- Promote effective utilization and monitoring of community resources and assist in optimization of available benefits, including referrals to outside vendors
- Provide education on community, local, Federal, and State resources
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined. Qualifications Qualifications:
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Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with active state license
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Very strong oral and written communication skills for a variety of audiences (families of babies in NICU, providers, community resources)
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At least 2 years recent experience in discharge planning
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Knowledgeable of pertinent websites, community resources, and other ways to provide assistance to consumers
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Certified Case Manager preferred
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Knowledge and experience of Medicaid programs and regulations preferred
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3 years clinical experience in neonatal or labor/delivery clinical setting preferred
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Strong computer skills
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Appreciates diversity and treats everyone with respect and dignity
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. |
