Behavioral Health Social Worker (PRN) - Crisis & Triage

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a PRN Licensed Masters Social Worker for the Leatherman Behavioral Healthcare Pavilion in Florence, SC. The role interviews patients and families, addresses social barriers to care, and coordinates with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and SC licensure, with BLS certification preferred. The position supports crisis and inpatient services within a regional behavioral health initiative, working 8 hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a PRN Licensed Masters Social Worker for the Leatherman Behavioral Healthcare Pavilion in Florence, SC. The role interviews patients and families, addresses social barriers to care, and coordinates with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and SC licensure, with BLS certification preferred. The position supports crisis and inpatient services within a regional behavioral health initiative, working 8 hours