Master Social Worker- PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an MSW to assist with discharge coordination and ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team. The role conducts patient and caregiver assessments during hospitalization and post-discharge follow-up as needed.

Responsibilities include identifying post-discharge risk, applying discharge interventions to lower risk, and serving as a bridge to outpatient providers to address questions from patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Certification in case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and caregivers during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the health care team to ensure a smooth transition.
• Bridge discharge to outpatient providers and address patient and caregiver questions.
• Identify risk factors after discharge and apply interventions to reduce post-discharge risk.

Education

Master's degree in social work or social welfare program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The MSW reports to the Revisions Coordinator. 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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000661 CHS - Revisions (IOP) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift

Job Description

The MSW reports to the Revisions Coordinator. 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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000661 CHS - Revisions (IOP) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift

Additional Job Description

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

Credentials: MSW 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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