SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGEMENT

Conway Medical Center • Conway, SC

2d

About The Position

The Social Worker (SW) provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, along with discharge planning and consultation for patients and families. The role supports patients, families, and the health care team in coping with hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, treatment, and life situations, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders.

The Social Worker develops and implements psychosocial treatment plans, provides patient and family education, coordinates pre- and post-hospital needs, and collaborates with colleagues, physicians, and department heads. The role also requires knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with technology and PC skills, and regular independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW).
• At least three years of social work experience.
• License as a Social Worker (LSW) by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, required or to be obtained within one year of employment.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
• Previous social work experience in a health care setting or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop, and implement comprehensive psychosocial treatment plans using appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief or long-term individual, marital, family, and/or group therapies as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about adapting to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
• Arrange, procure, and coordinate patient and family pre- and post-hospital needs.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues affecting patient care, including advance directives and child and elder abuse.
• Greet patients and accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Use strong organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Use technology and PC skills proficiently.
• Exercise independent judgment regularly.
• Complete other duties as assigned by department leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level