Social Worker I MSW
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Social Worker (MSW) I reports to the CaseManagement/Social Work Supervisor. Under guidance of supervisor the Social
Worker I (MSW) assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a
successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve
targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and
caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed.
This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge
and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable
event post discharge. The Social Worker (MSW) bridges the discharge to
outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and
questions.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004184 CHS - Social Work ProgramPay Rate Type
Hourly SalaryPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Social Worker (MSW) I reports to the Case Management/Social Work Supervisor. Under guidance of supervisor the Social Worker I (MSW) assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The Social Worker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions. 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.
Additional Job Description
Education: Masters 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 must be obtained within one year of in case management preferred.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
The Medical University of South Carolina located in beautiful historic Charleston, South Carolina.
