Social Worker/PRN (Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion)

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a PRN Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) to support the Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion in Florence, SC. The role focuses on interviewing patients, assessing social history, and coordinating care to maximize hospital benefits.

Responsibilities include liaison between medical staff and families, addressing environmental barriers, and connecting patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum one year of job related experience preferred in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

LMSW

Social Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description Summary

Excellent opportunity for a PRN Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) MUSC Leatherman Behavioral Healthcare Pavilion!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC005493 LBH - Case Mgmt

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Job Description

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. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Experience

• Minimum one year of job related experience preferred in an acute care setting


• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations


• Knowledge of community resources.

Licensures/Certifications

• Current South Carolina License.


• Current BLS

Additional Job Description

Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion will serve as a regional behavioral health center and include a combination of triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services that will expand much-needed behavioral health resources in the Pee Dee region. Once built, the center will occupy the site of an MUSC-owned property currently known as the Cedar Tower campus on E. Cedar Street in Florence. The project was coordinated through an advisory committee convened by South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robby Kerr. (Opening October 2025)

The MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion features will include:

• A rapid access center to provide walk-in triage and assessment and offer transition to care.


• Telepsychiatry services to strengthen access to psychiatric services throughout the region.


• Sixteen adult and four adolescent beds for crisis services to rapidly stabilize patients.


• Outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health clinics.


• A 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit to treat patients needing more acute care, including the transfer of the 23 psychiatric hospital beds at the McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington to the new facility.

The behavioral health center develops individualized treatment plans. Services and treatments include:

Services

• Mental Health Services


• Addiction Services


• Therapy

About Florence, SC: “Florence, South Carolina, is a city that blends a fascinating history with a vibrant present. From its humble beginnings as a railroad town to its thriving arts scene and diverse economy, Florence has become a destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Florence is sure to captivate your heart and leave you wanting to explore more.” (quote from hollymelody.com). For more information, please visit About Florence – Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (flochamber.com)

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

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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