Social Worker Licensed (FT) - Cheraw

McLeod Health; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Cheraw, SC is seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide compassionate support to patients and families. You will advocate for patients, coordinate post-acute care, and collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate resources and care plans.

The role includes helping patients access community resources, completing required assessments, and assisting vulnerable populations to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience; computer literacy; excellent communication and writing skills.
• Licensed Bachelors or Masters prepared Social Worker within the region of responsibility required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support to patients based on health status, diagnosis and patient/family needs.
• Advocate for patients; help navigate complex health systems and coordinate care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure post-acute care planning and resources.
• Refer patients to community resources and assist with access to needed services.
• Complete governmental assessments and level of care documentation.
• Assist indigent populations with resources to prevent readmissions and improve outcomes.
• Handle complaints promptly and escalate appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Written skills

Computer literacy

Education

BSW

MSW

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Summary: Social Workers are responsible providing necessary support for each patient referred to their discipline according to health status, diagnosis, and patient and family specific needs.

Hospital social workers advocate and help patients understand and navigate complex systems.

With compassion and cultural awareness, they empower individuals to make informed decisions during challenging times.

Collaboratively works with interdisciplinary team and complex case management team to ensure completion of patient specific care plan and post-acute needs and placement based on patient choice.

Effectively collaborates with community resources to align patient with available resources.

Assists with referrals for community based resources, as needed.

Completes required governmental assessments and level of care documents.

Assists indigent population with needed resources to aid in prevention of readmissions and support quality in patient outcomes.

Assists with various populations across the organization to ensure proper resources and support including but not limited to APS, CPS, DSS, disability based on identified patient safety and needs.

Consistently handles customer complaints promptly and effectively when problems encountered.

Utilizes proper escalation procedures when appropriate.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1- 3 years related experience, computer literacy, excellent communication and writing skills.
• Licensed Bachelors or Masters prepared Social Worker within the associated region of responsibility required within 1 year of hire.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we are an equal opportunity employer.