MSW Hospital Social Worker - Care & Crisis Navigator

Atrium Health Enterprise; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise in South Carolina seeks a licensed social worker to interview patients and their families, complete psychosocial evaluations, and link them to post-hospital resources. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to plan care.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work, SC licensing, and at least one year hospital experience.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required; SC license requirements apply.
• At least 1 year hospital or health system experience preferred.
• Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and social support to initiate psychosocial evaluation.
• Provide counseling, support, and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan care.
• Serve as resource on emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness.
• Intervene in crisis situations using crisis intervention theory.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for post-hospital care.
• Assess level of care with Clinical Care Management for appropriate setting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and make referrals as needed.
• Report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation and liaise with DSS.
• Identify barriers to smooth care transitions and assist in system improvements.
• Document case records per departmental standards.

Skills

Interview patients

Crisis intervention

Counseling & education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Resource navigation

Documentation

Communication skills

Social work ethics

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW preferred

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise in South Carolina seeks a licensed social worker to interview patients and their families, complete psychosocial evaluations, and link them to post-hospital resources. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to plan care.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work, SC licensing, and at least one year hospital experience.