LMSW-Social Work

Psychiatric Services of New York part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LMSW Social Worker to join our team in Liverpool and Syracuse, NY. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
As a Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive social work services, including mental, behavioral, and psychological treatment, to patients and families. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.

Assesses patient and family psychosocial needs and develops plan of care in concert with patient, physicians, nurses, HAs, other members of the departmental team
Links patients/family to appropriate community resources including but not limited to, information/referral to sources of financial assistance, transportation, support groups, and other community services
Provide inpatient support, facilitate discharge planning, and assist in the post-discharge phase
Play a crucial role in recommending Doc to Doc consults for members exceeding the appropriate length of stay and monitoring the days of admission for conversion to administrative days
Provides discharge planning based on meeting identified goals of the treatment plan
We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
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.
Master's degree in social work (MSW), Psychology, counseling or equivalent human services graduate degree
Clear, active and unrestricted license (LMSW) in the state of New York

2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree

• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Pay Range: $52,000 - $78,100 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (22/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.