Licensed Master's Social Worker

Medical University of South Carolina; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Master’s Social Worker for its Case Management Department. The role focuses on supporting clients and families through complex medical experiences, coordinating services, and applying clinical judgment to improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, navigating emotional and social needs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care across services within a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• MSW required from an accredited School of Social Work.
• LSW or LCSW licensure in South Carolina required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and families to assess social and emotional needs
• Coordinate and plan individualized programs and activities
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support
• Help families understand the complexities and lifestyle impacts of medical conditions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care
• Use sound clinical judgment and creativity to meet evolving client needs
• Work independently under general supervision with latitude to innovate

Skills

Interview clients

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Education

MSW degree

LSW/LCSW licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you a compassionate, resourceful Social Worker who thrives at the intersection of advocacy, crisis response, and coordinated care? Do you bring both heart and clinical judgment to complex situations? If so, we'd love to meet you.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001460 LAN - Case Management (LMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

As a Master's Social Worker in our Case Management Department, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients and their families through some of life's most challenging moments. You'll be a trusted guide - helping them navigate the emotional, social, and practical implications of medical situations while coordinating meaningful programs and services that improve quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Interview clients and families to assess social and emotional needs
• Coordinate and plan individualized programs and activities
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support
• Help families understand the complexities and lifestyle impacts of medical conditions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care
• Use sound clinical judgment and creativity to meet evolving client needs
• Work independently under general supervision with latitude to innovate

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in social work or a related field
• Strong knowledge of standard social work concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to think critically, act compassionately, and manage multiple priorities
• Confidence in crisis intervention and family support

Additional Job Description

Education & Credentials

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in South Carolina (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.