Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LMSW) FT- MUSC Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion (Florence, SC_

Medical University of South Carolina

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About The Position

Excellent opportunity for a full-time Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)to work in a behavioral health setting! Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning. Assists patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies. Interprets and assists in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization. Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion will serve as a regional behavioral health center and include a combination of triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services that will expand much-needed behavioral health resources in the Pee Dee region. Once built, the center will occupy the site of an MUSC-owned property currently known as the Cedar Tower campus on E. Cedar Street in Florence. The project was coordinated through an advisory committee convened by South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robby Kerr. (Opening October 2025) The MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion features will include: A rapid access center to provide walk-in triage and assessment and offer transition to care. Telepsychiatry services to strengthen access to psychiatric services throughout the region. Sixteen adult and four adolescent beds for crisis services to rapidly stabilize patients. Outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health clinics. A 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit to treat patients needing more acute care, including the transfer of the 23 psychiatric hospital beds at the McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington to the new facility. The behavioral health center develops individualized treatment plans. Services and treatments include: Services Mental Health Services Addiction Services Therapy About Florence, SC: “Florence, South Carolina, is a city that blends a fascinating history with a vibrant present. From its humble beginnings as a railroad town to its thriving arts scene and diverse economy, Florence has become a destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Florence is sure to captivate your heart and leave you wanting to explore more.” (quote from hollymelody.com). For more information, please visit About Florence – Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (flochamber.com) Benefits MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits. 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 Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. 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. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Requirements

Master's degree from a recognized school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Minimum one year of job-related experience preferred in an acute care setting
Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
Knowledge of community resources.
Current South Carolina License.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning.
Assists patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies.
Interprets and assists in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.