Social Worker II MSW

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a licensed clinical social worker to provide therapy and case management within an outpatient adolescent psychiatry program. The role involves group, family-based and individual treatment, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team to plan and monitor patient progress and discharge readiness.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Social Work, be licensed as MSW in SC, and preferably have case management certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced-based treatment for patients at CDT.
• Provide group, Family-Based Treatment and individual treatment.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans, document progress, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive treatment.

Education

Master's degree in social work or social welfare (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for providing therapy, case management services and linkages to community agencies to meet patients' social and emotional needs. Identifies and assesses client patient cases and anticipates their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home or community services. Serves as a liaison between health care facilities, community resources and government agencies. Provides individual and group therapy to children and adolescent patients in an outpatient community psychiatry treatment clinic located within an academic medical center. Interviews patient, family and any other providers to assess the patient's level of functioning, strengths and deficits, and emotional status. Develops a comprehensive picture of the patient’s treatment needs. Serves as a member of the treatment team in the diagnostic evaluation of patients and the identification of treatment objectives.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000682 CHS STAR Children's Day Treatment Program (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift.

Responsibilities

Provide evidenced-based treatment for patients at CDT. Provide group, Family-Based Treatment and individual treatment. Provide therapeutic support. Program therapists develop treatment plans, monitor and document progress and facilitate discharge planning to meet compliance and billing requirements and successfully return the patient to community resources. Program therapists work within a multidisciplinary team of therapists, medical providers and families to ensure comprehensive treatment. Participate in weekly clinical team meetings with multi-disciplinary team of medical providers and therapists.

Qualifications

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. Certification in case management preferred.

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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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