Behavioral Health Social Worker (PRN) – Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a PRN Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) to support the Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion in Florence, SC. The role focuses on interviewing patients, assessing social history, and coordinating care to maximize hospital benefits.

Responsibilities include liaison between medical staff and families, addressing environmental barriers, and connecting patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum one year of job related experience preferred in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning.
• Assists patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
• Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies.
• Interprets and assists in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.

Skills

LMSW

Social Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a PRN Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) to support the Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion in Florence, SC. The role focuses on interviewing patients, assessing social history, and coordinating care to maximize hospital benefits.

Responsibilities include liaison between medical staff and families, addressing environmental barriers, and connecting patients with community resources.