Tuberculosis Social Worker - 61006629

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Annual Leave

15 days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan (SCRS)

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services for TB patients, assist with treatment adherence, and coordinate care with the TB Unit Manager and Nurse Case Manager.

Responsibilities include assessments, discharge planning, referrals to community resources, and ensuring confidentiality and accurate documentation within the Electronic Health Record. A valid SC social work license is required, and hybrid work is possible after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) in SC required.
• Must possess or obtain required certifications and a valid driver's license; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, emotional/mental health support and linkage to care for TB patients and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment and discharge plans with clients.
• Collaborate with TB Unit Manager and Nurse Case Manager to ensure treatment adherence.
• Assist with contact investigations and community resource referrals as needed.
• Administer social work duties and documentation per policy and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Counseling

Mental health support

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

LISW/LMSW license (SC)

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

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.

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.

Benefits:

• 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. Click here for additional information.
• 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.