Licensed Social Worker (LISW) - Pediatrics: Developmental Behavioral

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a compassionate Clinical Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, located in Charleston, SC. The role is a Regular, 40-hour work week with Monday–Friday daytime hours.

Required qualifications include a Master’s or Doctorate in social work and a current South Carolina LISW license, with a minimum of four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited program.
• At least 4 years of related work experience.
• Current South Carolina LISW license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families to identify needs, barriers, and strengths.
• Provide evidence-based counseling, psychoeducation, and behavioral support for children and families.
• Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and schools; help families navigate Medicaid and disability services.
• Advocate and facilitate referrals to community resources.
• Document services per MUSC policies and HIPAA.
• Attend team conferences and care planning sessions.
• Support program development and community outreach.

Skills

Clinical social work

Family-centered care

Assessment

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Doctorate in social work

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001016 COM PEDS DEVP Pediatrics CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and coordination of care for children with developmental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental challenges and their families.

Location: Charleston

Schedule: Monday - Friday Day shifts, 40 hours a week

Required Education:

Master’s or Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited program.

Required Experience:

At least 4 years of related work experience.

Required Licensure:

Current South Carolina LISW license.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Conduct evaluations of patients and families to identify needs, barriers, and strengths related to developmental, behavioral, and emotional health.


• Treatment: Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions including counseling, psychoeducation, behavioral support, and brief therapeutic services for children and families.


• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nurses, therapists, educators, and external providers to ensure integrated, family-centered care. Help families navigate systems such as schools, Medicaid, and disability services.


• Advocate for patients and families by facilitating referrals to community resources and support services.


• Document services and communications in accordance with MUSC policies, licensing standards, and HIPAA regulations.


• Participate in team conferences, diagnostic evaluations, and care planning sessions.


• Support program development and outreach initiatives within the community.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

Continuous requirements are to work indoors; possess good finger dexterity; maintain tactile sensory functions; maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes; maintain good peripheral vision capabilities; and maintain hearing acuity with correction.

Frequent requirements are to perform job functions while standing/upright, sitting, and walking/mobile; fully use both hands and arms; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; reach in all directions; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; match or discriminate between colors; determine distance and relationship between objects including depth perception; and hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.

Infrequent requirements are to kneel and squat to perform job functions; perform pinching operations; lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted; lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to a height of 36 inches unassisted; and push or pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted.

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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