Discharge & Care Transitions Social Worker (MSW)

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Social Worker II (MSW) to support discharge planning and care transitions in collaboration with the health care team. Under the guidance of the Lead Social Worker, you will assist with discharge coordination to achieve targeted patient outcomes and complete patient and caregiver assessments during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.

The role focuses on identifying post-discharge risks, applying interventions to reduce risk, and bridging the discharge plan to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (CSWE-accredited).
• MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with the care team to ensure a successful transition.
• Assess patients and caregivers during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.
• Identify post-discharge risk factors and apply interventions to lower risk.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking a Social Worker II (MSW) to support discharge planning and care transitions in collaboration with the health care team. Under the guidance of the Lead Social Worker, you will assist with discharge coordination to achieve targeted patient outcomes and complete patient and caregiver assessments during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.

The role focuses on identifying post-discharge risks, applying interventions to reduce risk, and bridging the discharge plan to