Care Coordinator/Social Worker Per Diem

Care Coordinator/Social Worker Per Diem at UnitedHealth Group

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Care Coordinator/Social Worker Per Diem

Requisition number: 2364665 Job category: Medical & Clinical Operations Primary location: Waukesha, WI Date posted: 06/10/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No

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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Care Coordinator/Social Worker is responsible to act as a liaison and assists in coordinating resources for the care of health plan members with multiple co-morbidities and/or psychosocial needs. The primary scope is to provide counseling and assistance to patients and their families as requested with personal, financial, ethical, and environmental difficulties that predispose patients to illness. The Social Worker acts as an advocate for members and their families linking them to community resources and financial assistance programs for continued growth toward a maximum level of independence. The Social Worker will interact and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, which includes physicians, nurses, case managers, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, other social workers, dietitians, and other educators.

The Social Worker (SW) 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 SW 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 promoting patient wellness.

This position is per diem (as needed). Employees are required to work weekend shifts, with the expectation to work one weekend a month. Our hospital location(s) are in Waukesha WI.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates patient care processes to achieve desired quality outcomes and identifies / controls appropriate resource utilization
• Provides skilled interventions for: patient/family support and/or resolution of patient/family crises; facilitating problem-solving and 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
• Assesses need for post-hospital services and community resources at the time of discharge
• Develop plans of care and management plans for patients who frequent the Emergency Department in partnership with patient physician, ED Provider, and community resources
• Support patients, caregivers and/or family with psychosocial or behavioral needs
• Educates patient/family on options and choices available within the appropriate level of care
• Reports child and adult abuse and neglect to community agencies as mandated by law
• Assesses patients who may have experienced violence and makes appropriate reports and referrals
• Educates and collaborates with Care Team on care planning and discharge resources
• Involves staff at the next level of care when appropriate to promote continuity of care
• Interfaces with Department Leaders, Risk Management and patient representatives to identify potential QA or risk issues
• Participates in departmental quality improvement projects
• Initiates all necessary paperwork for all reports, plans of care, referrals, and community resources
• Must be able to functionally coordinate and discharge plan for all age groups, including the unborn child through geriatric age groups
• Is familiar with and expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including CMS and Joint Commission Standards

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:

• Bachelor"s degree in social work (BSW)
• ACM - Social Work Certification
• 2+ years of experience working in a healthcare setting
• 2+ years of experience/knowledge in healthcare terminology
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak, cognitively process, and emotionally support performing other duties as assigned
• Ability to work onsite at hospital location(s) in Waukesha WI regional area
• Ability to work any of our per diem (as needed) shift schedules during the weekend once per month

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical social work experience
• Hospital discharge planning experience

Soft Skills:

• Critical Thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Oral & written communication skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you"ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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