Medical Social Worker
About The Position
MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA is hiring a Per Diem Medical Social Worker for its North Charleston office. The position provides home health visits to patients throughout Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. As part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Medical Social Worker provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing support that helps clients receive medical care while remaining at home. The role evaluates social and emotional factors affecting clients’ health, plans interventions, connects clients and families with community resources, and advocates for them as they navigate community systems. It also contributes to the total plan of care, educates patients and families, and documents care using a tablet. Candidates must hold South Carolina licensure at the LMSW or LISW level and meet the education and experience requirements described below.
Requirements
- Be licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- At least 2 years of community-based experience.
- Social Work education accredited 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.
- Solid computer skills.
- Ability to travel to assigned cases.
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients within designated geographic territories.
- Help the care team understand social and emotional factors related to clients’ health problems.
- Conduct clinical social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings.
- Identify and refer clients to appropriate community resources to address practical and environmental needs of clients and families.
- Advocate for clients and families as they navigate community systems.
- Participate, as appropriate, in developing the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians.
- Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies that can serve as patient resources.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives about community resources that promote health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
- Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement may be available.
- Weekly pay and direct deposit may be available.
- One-on-one training may be available.
- Recognition programs may be available.
- Referral bonuses may be available.
- 401(k) with company match may be available.
- Training and scholarship opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities and specially designed career tracks.
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
