What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMHP - Social Work - HCDC position at MUSC Health?
Job Description 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.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Social Work Manager of the Institute of Psychiatry. 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. This role completes a psychosocial assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and arranges outpatient follow-up as needed. This position provides a wide variety of 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. The Social Worker 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.
Requirements
Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. One years post graduate professional social work experience; three years post graduate experience preferred. LMSW/LISW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. LISW-CP licensure preferred.
Requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Demonstrates ability to collaborate in a positive, professional manner with medical professionals. Requires ability to work in a thorough but efficient manner.
Certified in Safety Care and Basic Life Support within the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Additional Job Description
Education: Master's 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. Certification in case management preferred.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Social Work Manager of the Institute of Psychiatry. 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. This role completes a psychosocial assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and arranges outpatient follow-up as needed. This position provides a wide variety of 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. The Social Worker 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.
Requirements
Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. One years post graduate professional social work experience; three years post graduate experience preferred. LMSW/LISW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. LISW-CP licensure preferred.
Requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Demonstrates ability to collaborate in a positive, professional manner with medical professionals. Requires ability to work in a thorough but efficient manner.
Certified in Safety Care and Basic Life Support within the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Additional Job Description
Education: Master's 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. Certification in case management preferred.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees