Hybrid - Wellness Works Licensed Independent Social Worker

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Licensed social worker needed for MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works program, a comprehensive pediatric healthy lifestyle clinic. We see patients 2-22 years old and help children and their families develop healthy habits to manage weight and comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. A social worker is needed to complete needs assessments for our patients and their families as well as provide counseling and psychotherapy for patients who have diagnosed mental health conditions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work (MSW)
• LISW-CP Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other professions to develop, implement & follow-up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care.
• Focuses on pediatric emotional and behavioral needs, in addition to familial support through psychoeducation and family therapy.
• Conducts a psychosocial assessment to understand family dynamics and social challenges.
• Screens patient for eating disorders.
• Engages and empowers patient/family in problem solving and decision making regarding their health care decisions.
• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking through reassessment of the patient's plan of care, adjusting goals and interventions as needed.
• Provides assessment and intervention with cases involving suspected child abuse/neglect, medical abuse, sexual assault, adult/elder abuse, and domestic violence.
• Communicates recommendations with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to support a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
• Develops an action plan with the patient, family, and team considering variables that impact the patient's care.
• Responds to consults based on positive screenings for both depression and suicidal ideation.
• Assesses patients for barriers to care known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) on an annual basis.
• Makes regular telephonic contact with patients who are moderate to high risk for readmission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources by effectively evaluating and selecting appropriate resources based on patient/family need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree