Medical Social Worker: Care Coordinator & Discharge Planner

AdamsPlace; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our Midlands team. The role focuses on evaluating patients’ social and emotional needs related to their medical condition and providing counseling and support to patients and families.

Responsibilities include direct social services, assessing factors influencing health, and helping caregivers understand medical recommendations. Licensure in SC (LMSW or LISW) is required, with prior health-care social work experience

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
• South Carolina LMSW or LISW licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct social services to patients and documents care plans.
• Evaluates social and emotional factors impacting health and daily living.
• Assists patients and caregivers in understanding and following medical recommendations.
• Identifies resources to support discharge planning and community re-entry.
• Collaborates with providers to understand social factors and participates in care planning.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our Midlands team. The role focuses on evaluating patients’ social and emotional needs related to their medical condition and providing counseling and support to patients and families.

Responsibilities include direct social services, assessing factors influencing health, and helping caregivers understand medical recommendations. Licensure in SC (LMSW or LISW) is required, with prior health-care social work experience