Forensic Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) – Office of Mental Health in Columbia, SC, seeks a Social Worker to support individuals and families facing complex psychosocial challenges. Under supervision, you will manage a caseload, assist with discharge planning, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and prepare Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board Reports for discharge recommendations.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or CSWE-accredited program.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of patients requiring intensive psychiatric treatment with thorough documentation.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate referrals with community programs.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary treatment teams and providers.
• Prepare Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board Reports for discharge.
• Attend trainings and stay current with licensure and hospital policies.
• Serve as field instructor for students after one year of service.

Skills

Caseload management

Documentation

Discharge planning

Psychosocial assessments

Forensic reports

Team coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) – Office of Mental Health in Columbia, SC, seeks a Social Worker to support individuals and families facing complex psychosocial challenges. Under supervision, you will manage a caseload, assist with discharge planning, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and prepare Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board Reports for discharge recommendations.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.