Discharge Planning Social Worker (MSW) – Night Shift

experiencedAlliedHealth; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Professional training

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Certification incentive

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Lexington, SC is seeking a QMHP / Social Worker to assist with coordinating the discharge process and ensuring a smooth transition in collaboration with the health care team. The role involves assessing patients and caregivers, identifying post-discharge risks, and bridging to outpatient providers.

Education required includes a Master's in Social Work and MSW licensure, with case management certification favored.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program.
• SC Board MSW licensure.
• Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes.
• Complete assessments of patients and caregivers during hospitalization and follow-up as needed.
• Identify risk factors after discharge and apply discharge interventions to reduce post-discharge risk.
• Bridge discharge planning to outpatient providers and address questions from patients and caregivers.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Assessment

Communication

Education

MSW degree

MSW licensure

Case management certification (preferred)

Job description

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Lexington, SC is seeking a QMHP / Social Worker to assist with coordinating the discharge process and ensuring a smooth transition in collaboration with the health care team. The role involves assessing patients and caregivers, identifying post-discharge risks, and bridging to outpatient providers.

Education required includes a Master's in Social Work and MSW licensure, with case management certification favored.