Tuberculosis Social Worker - 61006629

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Public Health seeks a Social Worker in the TB Unit to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and linkage to care for clients with TB infection or disease. You will work with the TB Nurse Case Manager to promote treatment completion and support patients initiating video directly observed therapy (VDOT).

Responsibilities include case management, discharge planning, home visits as needed, documentation, and participation in CQI activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work (accredited program).
• Licensure as LBSW/LMSW or LISW preferred by SC Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel within SC.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services, counseling, and linkage to care for TB patients.
• Assist with initiation of video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) and medication delivery.
• Develop discharge plans, coordinate care, and refer to community resources.
• Document in Electronic Health Records and participate in CQI activities.

Skills

Counseling

Social work

Case management

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

LISW/LBSW/LMSW licensure

Job description

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Under general supervision of the TB Unit Manager, provides social work services for persons receiving care for TB. Works with the TB Nurse Case Manager to promote completion of recommended treatment to include providing medication delivery for treatment of TB infection and/or disease, assists patient with initiation of video directly observed therapy (VDOT).

Social Work Services:

- Provides counseling, emotional/mental health support and linkage to care to clients dealing with various health issues, including chronic illness, mental health disorders, and substance use concerns. Provide psychosocial assessment, treatment and follow-up services to a diverse population of clients and their contacts to include substance abuse and mental health needs. Provides short-term therapy to assist individuals/families adjust to health-related problems, assists clients in developing long range plans to address health problems, makes appropriate referrals to community resources and develops discharge plans when social work services end. Goals and treatment plans are set in collaboration with the individual/family. Documentation will meet policy standards and patient confidentiality will be maintained. Provide patient education, initiate referrals and counsel individuals, caregivers and families in the clinic, household and community settings. Assists with contact investigations as needed.

- Facilitates patient access to community resources and assists in discovering resources for persons with active and suspected Tuberculosis (TB) or Latent TB Infection (LTBI); participates in the development of social work program policies as indicated.

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP):

- Provides medication delivery for treatment of TB infection and/or disease, assists patient with initiation of Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT), and notifies Nurse Case Manager immediately of any missed appointments.

- Utilizes incentives and enablers to assist with adherence. Provides groceries and transportation with TB Unit Manager approval.

Administrative Duties:

- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities such as record reviews, program evaluations, team meetings, etc.

- Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency standards including documentation in the patient record (Electronic Health Record), required agency reports, weekly reports, etc.

- Conducts Social Work peer audits as designated.

Emergency Response:

- Assists with agency shelter operations, and client emergency response including First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts.

Other duties as assigned:

- Other duties as assigned.

State Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Boar d. Licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) or a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (Board).

Agency Additional Requirements

Must be a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the SC Board of Social Work. Must have a valid driver's license. May be required to use personal vehicle. Must be able to make home visits. May need to use stairs to enter client homes and/or encounter domestic animals. Significant travel and/or overnight stay within the state may be required. May require flexible work hours. Must be able to pass a fit test and be able to use appropriate respiratory protective equipment. Employee will be in contact with infectious or potentially infectious tuberculosis (TB) cases/suspects. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR/First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire or provide documentation of satisfactory course completion prior to employment. Must participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency; subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

"Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate."

Basic life support (BLS) / CPR / First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire or provide documentation of satisfactory course completion prior to employment.

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.