Social Worker - Janesville, WI (SSM)
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Madison
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External CandidatesIn 2021, Optum and
SSM Health announced a new strategic collaboration to create a
sustainable, affordable, quality system of care that is easy to
access and keeps people healthy. Through knowledge sharing,
best-in-class tools, and technology, and enhanced clinical and
operational performance, together Optum and SSM Health will focus
on transforming health care for all. Whether you work with us in
providing direct patient care, serving a meal, or helping patients
in countless other ways, you will be playing a role in transforming
health care through compassion and healing. Bring your unique
talents to a team that will empower you to do your best as you take
on a rewarding role that leads to your life's best work.SMThe
Social Worker is responsible and accountable for coordination of
patient services through an interdisciplinary process, which
provides clinical and psychosocial approach through continuum of
care. Discharge planning will begin at the time of (or prior to)
admission, and reassessed ongoing throughout the course of
hospitalization.Provides direct social work/case management
services to patients and/or families and hospital staff to ensure
needed assessment intervention, support, and referral. Coordinates
services with other members of the health care team community wide.
Respond to information and referral needs of the community.The
foundation of the Social Worker role includes crisis intervention,
comprehensive understanding of mental health diagnosis, brief
counseling, working collaboratively with community vendors,
identifying resource needs, arrange and facilitate meetings with
the health care team as needed, problem solving and encouraging
patients toward wellness.This position is full-time. Employees are
required to work our normal business hours. It may be necessary,
given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.
Our office is located at 3400 East Racine Janesville, WI
53546.Primary Responsibilities: Emergency Department The Social
Worker's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate's patient care processes to achieve desired quality
outcomes and identifies/controls appropriate resource
utilization
- Provide skilled interventions for: patient/family support
and/or resolution of patient/family crises; facilitating
problem-solving/decision-making; advocacy and facilitation
necessitated by life-changing events (new diagnosis, abuse, loss of
independence, bereavement); and mediation of risk factors and
various psychosocial issues
- The Social Worker will be responsible for integrating the
assessment of the need for post-hospital services and determination
of an appropriate discharge plan for all Skilled Nursing Facility,
Home Care, and some LTAC cases
- Educates patient/family as to options/choices within the level
of care determined to be appropriate. Initiates all necessary
paperwork
- Facilitates completion of orders and timely discharge of
patients, Continuum of Care planning will emphasize education and
collaboration with physicians, family members, nursing staff,
therapist, and case managers from contracted payors when
appropriate to determine discharge plan that will be of maximum
benefit to the patient. Involve staff from next level of care in
the treatment plan as early as possible to promote continuity and
collaboration
- Reports all relevant information to the staff assuming
responsibility in the next level of care
- Interface with department directors, Risk Management, and
patient representatives to identify potential QA or risk issues.
Perform any necessary investigation, documentation and follow-up as
required
- Participates in departmental SQI projects
- Must be able to functionally coordinate and discharge plan for
all age groups, including but not limited to the unborn child
through geriatric age groups
- Is familiar with and expected to comply with all regulatory
requirements, including CMS and Joint Commission StandardsYou'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 (or higher) in Social Work
- Ability to work onsite in Janesville, WI
- Ability to work a flexible swing shift 5 days a week
Monday-Friday
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state, and
local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Preferred Qualifications:
- BLS Certification
- Experience in Social Worker
- Clinical knowledge of the Labor and Delivery, Pediatric and
Neonatal, Medical Surgical, and / or Oncology patientsUnitedHealth
Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19
vaccination status.Military & Veterans find your next mission: We
know your background and experience is different and we like that.
UnitedHealth Group values the skills, experience and dedication
that serving in the military demands. In fact, many of the values
defined in the service mirror what the UnitedHealth Group culture
holds true: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and
Performance. Whether you are looking to transition from active duty
to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we
want to help guide your career journey. Learn more at
https://uhg.hr/transitioning-militaryLearn how Teresa, a Senior
Quality Analyst, works with military veterans and ensures they
receive the best benefits and experience possible.
https://uhg.hr/vetCareers with OptumInsight. Information and
technology have amazing power to transform the Healthcare industry
and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is
where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved.
We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely
wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can
most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the
quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the
best and the brightest work together to make positive change a
reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM**PLEASE
NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive
a sign on bonus.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative
Action employer 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.Keywords: #RPO, #RED
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