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QMHP - Social Work (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States


Job Summary
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within MUSC that provides healthcare to patients throughout the state of South Carolina. Under clinical practice guidance of the Social Work Supervisor, the Social Worker assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes.

Job Responsibilities
The Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Social Work Manager of the Institute of Psychiatry. The role completes a psychosocial assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and arranges outpatient follow-up as needed. Provides direct clinical social worker services in an acute care psychiatric setting for a complex caseload of patients including psychosocial assessment, active treatment (group therapy), discharge planning, and case management. 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. Bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

1 year post graduate professional social work experience; 3 years preferred.

LMSW/LISW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. LISW-CP licensure preferred.

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Ability to collaborate in a positive, professional manner with medical professionals.

Certified in Safety Care and Basic Life Support within the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental LeaveDisability insurance plan options

Continuous professional and clinical training

Competitive pay

Annual Merit Increase

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Equal Opportunity Employer
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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