School Based Day Treatment Therapist- Charleston County School District

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

20d

About The Position

The School Based Day Treatment Therapist role assists with coordinating the discharge process to support a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team and achieve targeted patient outcomes. The position assesses patients and caregivers during hospitalization and, as needed, during outpatient follow-up. It identifies post-discharge risk factors and applies interventions to reduce the risk of undesirable events. The Social Worker (MSW) helps connect patients and caregivers with outpatient providers and addresses their issues and questions.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the discharge process with the health care team to support a successful transition and achieve targeted patient outcomes.
• Assess patients and caregivers during hospitalization and as needed during outpatient follow-up.
• Identify risks patients may experience after discharge and apply interventions to lower the risk of undesirable events.
• Bridge patients and caregivers to outpatient providers and address their issues and questions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time