Social Worker I - MSW

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a Social Worker (MSW) to coordinate discharge processes and ensure successful patient transitions. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in social work and possess MSW licensure within one year of hire. Responsibilities include assessing patients' social history and serving as a liaison among medical staff and patients. This role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners within one year of hire.
• Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of the discharge process.
• Interview patients to obtain relevant social history.
• Serve as liaison between medical and nursing staff.
• Identify post-discharge risk factors and apply discharge interventions to lower risk.

Skills

Interviewing patients and relatives

Coordination of discharge processes

Social history assessment

Problem resolution

Education

Master's degree in social work or social welfare

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Case Management/Social Work Supervisor. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the social worker 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.

Interview patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning. Assist patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Serve as liaison between medical and nursing staff, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies. Interpret and assist in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004184 CHS - Social Work Program

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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 must be obtained within one year of hire. Certification in case management preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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