PRN Master Licensed Social Worker

Job Summary

Explore opportunities with Deaconess HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. #LHCJObs

About the Role

Provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status
• Develop coping mechanisms for patients
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide support to patients and their families

Requirements

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Additional State Specific Requirement: MS: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay and Schedule

• The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.75 to $43.10 per hour based on full-time employment.
• We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

No specific schedule is provided in the job posting.

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace policy
• Equal employment opportunity
• Environmental sustainability initiatives
• Equitable care and mitigation of health disparities

Company Information

LHC Group is a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. #LHCJObs

Equal Opportunity Employer

UnitedHealth Group 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.