Licensed Social Worker BSW/MSW - FT (Black River Medical Center/MUSC Marion

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide comprehensive care from admission to discharge. This role involves assessing patients' social, emotional, and financial needs, and developing effective discharge plans in collaboration with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and community resources, ensuring a smooth transition for patients post-discharge. Join a vibrant team committed to patient-centered care in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

State health benefits

Retirement benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must have a current South Carolina License for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuum of care for patients from admission to discharge.
• Assists in developing discharge plans and coordinates the discharge process.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid

Community Resource Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description Summary

FT BSW/MSW needed to float/answer calls for both our Marion facility and Black River Medical Center!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001584 MAR - Case Management (MMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Provides continuum of care for patients from admission to discharge. Assesses social, emotional, and financial needs of the patient. Assists in developing discharge plans with patients and their families. This includes referrals to community resources and/or placement in an appropriate facility, following discharge. Assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The Social Worker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions.

Schedule: FT BSW/MSW needed to float/answer calls for both our Marion facility and Black River Medical Center!

Education:

• Bachelor or Masters degree from a recognized school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Experience:

• Minimum one year of job related experience preferred in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Knowledge of community resources.

Licensures/Certifications:

• Current South Carolina License.

****Must have a License for consideration (out-of-state applicants will have 3 months to convert to SC)****

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Marion Medical Center is a 124-bed, acute care facility that provides complete inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care. Marion Medical Center is Joint Commission accredited and included Mullins Nursing Center – a 92-bed, long-term care facility. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, care, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities.

Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

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.

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