Licensed Social Worker

Fundamental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Repayment

DailyPay

Pet Insurance Discount

In-facility education programs

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to oversee the Social Services Department within a facility in Sumter, SC. The role involves coordinating with discharge planners and families to initiate tours and follow-up procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The position emphasizes clinical social work expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a proactive approach to meeting patients’ psychosocial needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards
• Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards

Skills

Skilled communicator

Task prioritization

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Master's degree preferred

Preferred Master’s-Level Responsibilities

This role may also support advanced psychosocial assessments, interdisciplinary care planning, and discharge planning for patients and families with complex medical, emotional, and social needs. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and administrative staff; provide consultation on patient rights, community resources, and financial assistance programs; and assist with compliance with federal and state regulations. Experience or education in medical or clinical social work, program development, and quality improvement initiatives is preferred.

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker LSW oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards and works directly with discharge planners, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures.

Posted Salary Range

USD $25.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards
• Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets