What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker I (MSW) position at MUSC?
Job Description
Summary
The MUSC Health inpatient Social Worker assesses psychosocial needs and applies interventions in order to support the patient’s medical treatment plan. The social worker will utilize interventions to enhance patient and family / caregiver functioning and emotional well-being, and access appropriate and agreed-upon services. The inpatient Social Worker is responsible for collaborating and coordinating care to enhance the patient experience and the achievement of collaborative goals. They collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans. This role provides training, guidance, and mentors staff and physicians on the management of complex psychosocial patient issues, in line with MUSC Health Hospital’s academic mission.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004184 CHS - Social Work Program
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
The MUSC Health inpatient Social Worker assesses psychosocial needs and applies interventions in order to support the patient’s medical treatment plan. The social worker will utilize interventions to enhance patient and family / caregiver functioning and emotional well-being, and access appropriate and agreed-upon services. The inpatient Social Worker is responsible for collaborating and coordinating care to enhance the patient experience and the achievement of collaborative goals. They collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans. This role provides training, guidance, and mentors staff and physicians on the management of complex psychosocial patient issues, in line with MUSC Health Hospital’s academic mission.
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.
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