Part Time Social Worker - Boulder, CO

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Social Worker / Discharge Planner 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. Quality and Risk Management issues will also be monitored for and reported as appropriate. Provides direct social work / case management services to patients and / or families and hospital staff on the inpatient medical units 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.

This position is part-time (24 hours / week). Employees are required to work any part-time shift schedule. Candidates will select six (6) shifts per pay period between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00 PM, including one (1) weekend shift. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO.

We offer 6 weeks of paid on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule during normal business hours or will be discussed on your first day of employment. Training will be conducted onsite.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Professional Accountabilities
  
  • Adheres to name badge / dress code compliance
  • Effectively problem - solves and actively pursues resolution
  • Directly communicates with staff, physicians, patients and families
  • Role models leadership behavior through courtesy, respect and efficiency
  • Coordinates patient care processes to achieve desired quality outcomes and identifies / controls inappropriate resource utilization
  • Facilitates patient and family education and promotes continuity of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Assures patient rights by offering a choice when appropriate
  • Reviews the patient plan of care with the multi - disciplinary team
  • Facilitates and participates in multi - disciplinary team care conferences for patients with complex problems
  • Communicates in the medical record and verbally with the team to coordinate interventions and facilitate continuity of care
  • Daily communication and collaboration with the patient care staff to provide continuous assessment, evaluation and continuum planning to assure the patient receives the appropriate level of care at the appropriate time
  • Functions without direct supervision, utilizing time constructively and organizing assignments for maximum productivity
  • Arranges schedule to facilitate meeting with physicians for patient care rounds, team meetings and other opportunities to improve communication
• Continuum of Care Planning
  
  • The CM will be responsible for integrating the assessment of the need for post - hospital services and determination of an appropriate discharge plan for complex cases
  • Educates patient / family as to options / choices within the level of care determined to be appropriate
  • Initiates and insures completion of all necessary paperwork
  • Facilitates completion of orders as required prior to transfer of patient to the next level of care in a timely manner so discharge is not delayed
  • Continuum of Care planning will emphasize education and collaboration with physicians, family members, clinical social workers, nursing staff, therapists 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
  • Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including CMS and Joint Commission Standards
• Risk Management
  
  • 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
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak, cognitively process and emotionally support performing other duties as assigned
• All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include floating to other departments to assist as the patient needs fluctuate

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:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree
• Ability to work onsite at 4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
• Ability to work any part-time (24 hours / week) shift schedule. Candidates will select six (6) shifts per pay period between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00 PM, including one (1) weekend shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting OR care management role
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
• Knowledge / Understanding of community resources, policies, and procedures

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for this is $58,300 - $114,300 per year. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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: 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.

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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000