Social Worker BSW, PRN (Florence, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a PRN Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to work in a hospital setting in South Carolina. The role involves interviewing patients to gather social histories, assisting with environmental challenges, and serving as a liaison among patients, medical staff, and outside agencies. Qualified candidates must have a master's degree in social work, a current South Carolina license, and preferably one year of experience in acute care. This position offers a collaborative work environment and emphasizes patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in social work.
• Minimum one year of job-related experience preferred in an acute care setting.
• Current South Carolina License.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems.
• Assists patients with environmental difficulties affecting medical care.
• Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, and outside agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Job Description Summary

Excellent opportunity for a PRN Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to work in a hospital setting!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001193 FLO - Case Management (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Job Description

Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning. Assists patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies. Interprets and assists in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.

Education

Requires a master's degree in social work

Experience

• Minimum one year of job-related experience preferred in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Knowledge of community resources.

Licensures/Certifications

Current South Carolina License.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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