Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Primary Care

Medical University of South Carolina

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Primary Care Licensed Master Social Worker, as part of the primary care treatment team, triages and manages select patients with medical and social needs.

Requirements

Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.

Nice To Haves

Certification in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient contact and appointments to provide education, support, and resources
Ability to work with patients via direct contact and telephonically
Ability to make prompt and accurate clinical and psychosocial assessments of mental health conditions, determine patient needs and barriers, identify the appropriate provider to meet the need, and develop creative solutions to patient barriers
Develop, coach, and support effective patient/family relationships for successful patient navigation
Resource to providers, clinical staff, and care coordinators
Ability to work effectively as a team interacting with patients, primary care providers, site staff, and primary care team
Act as healthcare and community resource liaison/advocate for the patient/family
High level of comfort working with primary care providers using a consultative style.
Facilitate appropriate patient referrals to other healthcare providers and community resources
Act as navigator for patient referrals with healthcare providers and community resources (i.e. complete Medicaid/Medicare forms)
Develop and maintain relationship with healthcare and community resource providers
Develop and maintain healthcare and community resource/service guide (i.e. housing needs, transportation, financial assistance, meals)