Social Worker - Chatsworth, CA

UnitedHealth Group

1 month ago

Chatsworth, Californiafrom $60,200Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Social Worker - Chatsworth, CA in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

must be able to assist the patient in a sensitive and supportive manner, while acting as an advocate on behalf of the patient.

provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

In addition to your salary, we offer.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60.2K - $107.4K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Social Work ServicesPatient EducationFamily EducationBenefits EducationCommunity ResourcesReferrals for CounselingReferral TriageCase CollaborationPatient AdvocacyPsychosocial Needs AssessmentPlan of Care DevelopmentDocumentationDischarge PlanningMicrosoft WordCase ManagementBehavioral Health

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker - Chatsworth, CA position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $107k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chatsworth, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Services, Patient Education, Family Education, Benefits Education, Community Resources, Referrals for Counseling, Referral Triage, Case Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Social workers assess patient and family psychosocial needs, developing a plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team, and linking patients to appropriate community resources for support and assistance. They are also responsible for documenting patient status and serving as a patient advo...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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