About this role
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 CC006016 MCP - Lexington County Detention Center Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift
Job Description Location: Lexington County Detention Center Day Shift / 9:00am - 5:30pm
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.
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.
Additional Job Description Benefits:
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance • Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan • Paid time off and extended sick leave • Paid Parental Leave • Disability 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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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