Social Worker I MSW

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an inpatient Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs and support the patient’s medical plan. The role emphasizes collaboration to improve patient experience and coordinated care across teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work (CSWE-accredited) and SC BSW licensure, with case management certification preferred. Sign-on bonus is available for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• BSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs and apply interventions to support the patient's medical treatment plan.
• Collaborate and coordinate care to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to staff and physicians on the management of complex psychosocial patient issues.

Skills

Social work

Collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

BSW licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sign-On Bonus Available

$2,500 sign-on bonus available!

The MUSC Health inpatient Social Worker assesses psychosocial needs and applies interventions in order to support the patient's medical treatment plan. The social worker will utilize interventions to enhance patient and family/caregiver functioning and emotional well-being, and access appropriate and agreed-upon services. The inpatient Social Worker is responsible for collaborating and coordinating care to enhance the patient experience and the achievement of collaborative goals. They collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans. This role provides training, guidance, and mentors staff and physicians on the management of complex psychosocial patient issues, in line with MUSC Health Hospital’s academic mission.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Credentials: BSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004184 CHS OH - Social Work Program

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Lifting & Force Requirements
• Vision & Sensory
• Work Environment & Conditions
• Selected Positions

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

Respirator use qualification: Continuous

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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