Hospital Social Worker - Liaison and Care Navigator

Medical University of South Carolina; Mullins (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in Mullins is looking for a qualified social worker to interview patients and provide support tailored to their medical problems. Responsibilities include liaising between patients, families, and medical staff, as well as addressing environmental difficulties that hinder medical care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in social work and BSW licensure in South Carolina. A preferred certification in case management adds to the qualifications sought.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare from an accredited program.
• BSW licensure from the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Certification in case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and relatives to gather relevant social history.
• Assist patients with environmental difficulties affecting medical care.
• Act as a liaison between medical staff, patients, and outside agencies.
• Interpret and resolve social problems related to medical conditions or hospitalization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

BSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Certification in case management preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001623 MAR - Special Care Unit (MMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

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. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Credentials: BSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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