Social Worker I MSW

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

40-hour work week

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) I to support discharge planning and transition of care. Under supervision, you will assess patients and caregivers, coordinate with the health care team, and identify post-discharge risks to prevent negative outcomes.

You'll work 40 hours weekly in a hospital setting, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Master’s in Social Work and active MSW licensure in SC are required; Case Management certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current and active MSW licensure issued by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners is required at time of hire.
• Certification in Case Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the discharge process to ensure a successful transition with the health care team.
• Complete patient and caregiver assessments during hospitalization and follow-up as needed.
• Serve as liaison between medical/nursing staff, patients, and outside agencies; interpret social problems related to medical conditions.

Skills

Discharge planning

Assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Job Description Summary ***Sign-On Bonus Available*** The Social Worker (MSW) I reports to the Case Management/Social Work Supervisor. Under guidance of supervisor, the Social Worker I (MSW) 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.

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 Work Shift Job Description $2,500 sign-on bonus available! Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensure: Current and active MSW licensure issued by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners is required at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Case Management is preferred

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

Additional Job Description Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensure: Current and active MSW licensure issued by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners is required at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Case Management is preferred.

Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture 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 Manual Dexterity & Strength 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. Lifting & Force Requirements 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 Vision & Sensory 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. Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

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