Social Worker – Experience in Geriatric Care Preferred (North Austin, TX)

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Social Worker – Experience in Geriatric Care Preferred (North Austin, TX) in United States. WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a CareCoach Connect Social Worker to join our team in Austin, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

• must obtain certification within 30 days of employment hire date 3+ years of social work experience in a health care environment Proficient in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Notes, Outlook, and other departmental specific programs/applications Proven excellent oral and written communications skills Proven solid organizational skills Proven ability to prioritize, plan, and handle multiple tasks/demands simultaneously Reliable transportation for daily travel to various locations as assigned Valid drivers license within the state of work Ability to travel up to 80%25 around the Austin, Texas area to meet with members in their homes, the hospital or in a long-term care setting Preferred Qualifications: Masters of Social Work with licensure (LMSW or LCSW or LBSW) Experience working with geriatric and behavioral and mental health patient populations Long Term Care experience Knowledge of disease management, managed care, medical terminology, referral process, claims, and CPT coding Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

• coordinate and collaborate care with physicians, family, and other providers while always remaining an advocate.

• provide care to patients across Texas and Florida.

• provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

-, Medicare guidelines and standards.

• The Social Worker will interact and engage with others as an interdisciplinary team member.

Benefits & Compensation

• reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $48,700 to $87,000 annually based on full

• free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.

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

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Social Worker – Experience in Geriatric Care Preferred (North Austin, TX).