School-Based Behavioral Health Social Worker (MSW)

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with the health care team to improve patient outcomes. You will assess patients and caregivers during hospitalization and follow-up, identify post-discharge risks, and apply interventions to reduce adverse events.

The role requires an MSW license in South Carolina; a CSWE-accredited master’s degree is essential, and case management certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or social welfare accredited by CSWE.
• MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of the discharge process with the health care team to ensure a smooth transition.
• Complete an assessment on patients and caregivers during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.
• Identify post-discharge risk factors and apply discharge interventions to lower risk of adverse events.
• Bridge the discharge plan with outpatient providers to address questions and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Social work

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with the health care team to improve patient outcomes. You will assess patients and caregivers during hospitalization and follow-up, identify post-discharge risks, and apply interventions to reduce adverse events.

The role requires an MSW license in South Carolina; a CSWE-accredited master’s degree is essential, and case management certification is a plus.