Bronchiectasis and NTM Licensed Master Social Worker

Job Description Summary The Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) and Bronchiectasis Licensed Master Social Worker assists patients and their families in making psychosocial adaptations specific to their diagnosis while facilitating eligibility determination for social programs and financial resources. The social worker will apply optimal utilization of health care services and community resources. The social worker will assess, plan, implement, deliver, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to address a patient's individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. Assist patients and their families in the NTM Clinic in making psychosocial adaptations specific to their diagnosis, while facilitating eligibility determination for social programs and financial resources. Apply optimal utilization of health care services and community resources in accordance with the principles of human growth and development. To provide social work services to MUSC patients and families utilizing a collaborative approach. The social worker will assess, plan, implement, deliver, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to address a patient's individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000313 CHS - Case Management - OP (Main) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Job Responsibility: Develops and Initiates the Psychosocial Plan of Care Conducts a psychosocial assessment, evaluating patient psychosocial risk factors. Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking through reassessment of the patient’s plan of care, adjusting goals and interventions as needed. Evidenced by documentation in the medical record and/or team observation/feedback. Based on assessment, communicates recommendations with the patient, family and team to support a collaborative patient-centered approach. Ensures effective communication through patient handoffs with interdisciplinary team as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and/or team observation/feedback. Develops an action plan with the patient, family and team taking into consideration variables that impact the patient’s plan of care to include social, emotional, physical or environmental factors as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and/or team observation/feedback. Assists patients and families with navigating the complex healthcare system, accessing financial aid, and assisting with insurance barriers/issues. Facilitates patient education and self-management strategies to improve adherence to treatment plans. Assesses patients for barriers to care otherwise known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) on an annual basis, minimally. Makes regular telephonic contact with patients who are moderate to high risk for readmission. Additional Job Description Education: Master's degree in social work (MSW). Must obtain LMSW-Licensed Master Social Worker licensing within one year of hire. 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. 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MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. 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