Licensed Social Worker

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital•Sumter, SC

34d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Social Worker LSW oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards and works directly with discharge planners, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures. This role may also support advanced psychosocial assessments, interdisciplinary care planning, and discharge planning for patients and families with complex medical, emotional, and social needs. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and administrative staff; provide consultation on patient rights, community resources, and financial assistance programs; and assist with compliance with federal and state regulations. Experience or education in medical or clinical social work, program development, and quality improvement initiatives is preferred.

Requirements

Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred
Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility
Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
Reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience or education in medical or clinical social work, program development, and quality improvement initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards
Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards