Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) FT- MUSC Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion

Medical University of South Carolina

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Excellent opportunity for a full-time Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)to work in a hospital setting! Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. 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.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Education: Master's degree from a recognized school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Experience: Minimum one year of job-related experience preferred in an acute care setting
Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
Knowledge of community resources.
Licensures/Certifications: Current South Carolina License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Credentials: BSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.

Nice To Haves

Certification in case management preferred.

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.