Medical Social Worker, Hospice

BAYADA Home Health Care • Charleston, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA Hospice is seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a per diem opportunity performing hospice visits for its Charleston, South Carolina office. Prior hospice care experience is preferred but not required. The Medical Social Worker is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients so they can receive medical care at home.

Requirements

• Licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
• A Master’s degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of community-based experience.
• Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, demonstrated by school transcript or degree.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned cases.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospice care experience.
• Home care experience.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Help the care team understand social and emotional factors related to clients’ health problems.
• Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Identify community resource referrals to address clients’ and families’ practical and environmental needs.
• Advocate for clients and families as they navigate the community system.
• Participate, as appropriate, in developing the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of clinicians.
• Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies as patient resources.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives about community resources to promote health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
• Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities and specially designed career tracks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level