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Supportive Care 4.3
Medical social worker job in Columbia, SC
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Supportive Care is hiring a Licensed Clinical SocialWorker
Supportive Care is a behavioral health company with an extraordinary team of clinicians providing a full range of pharmacological, psychological and behavioral health services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and memory care communities.
No overhead hassles:
We take care of all the technical work, letting you focus on the patients. This includes:
Setting up the caseload
Billing
Credentialing
Insurance
Authorizations and other administrative work
Enjoy the freedom to create your own schedule with the perfect work/life balance.
Requirements:
Licensed Clinical SocialWorker
$49k-71k yearly est. 8d ago
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Social Worker (Support Service Coordinator)
Your Health Organization
Medical social worker job in Columbia, SC
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SocialWorker plays a vital role as part of the care team within our organization. This role serves as a patient advocate, empowering patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions and treatment plans by fostering self-awareness, self-advocacy, and coping skills to effectively manage their health conditions and navigate the healthcare system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A successful SocialWorker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s).
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Assessment and Screening: Conducting advance care planning and cognitive assessments to identify patients' needs, strengths, and challenges. This may include screening for mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and other social determinants of health.
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Crisis Intervention: Offering immediate support and intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health crises, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or emotional distress.
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Coordination with Care Team: Collaborate closely with care team members to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address both medical and psychosocial needs.
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Resource Referral: Facilitating connections between patients and community resources, such as support groups, mental health services, financial assistance programs, transportation services, and home health care agencies, to enhance patients' overall well-being and quality of life.
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Advocacy: Serving as an advocate for patients to ensure their needs are addressed within the healthcare system and community settings. This may involve assisting with access to social services, disability benefits, housing assistance, or legal support.
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Family Support: Providing guidance, education, and counseling to patients' families and caregivers to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
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Documentation: Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with patients and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
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Cultural Competence: Recognizing and respecting the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of patients and tailoring interventions and treatment approaches to meet their unique needs and preferences.
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Chronic Care Management: Provide continued education and strive to enroll eligible patients into the CCM program. Appropriately and accurately document and log CCM activities and work in partnership with the care team to keep the patients CCM care plans up to date.
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Communication with Care Team: Facilitate communication and coordinate among the patient's care team members to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approve to health care delivery. Communicate with providers and staff via phone, email, Teams, Athena, or in-person.
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Patient Communication: Interact with patients via email, patient portal, telephone, text, in-person, etc. to gather necessary information, schedule and confirm appointments, and provide pre-appointment instructions. Respond to patient inquiries, resolve scheduling conflicts, and assist in rescheduling appointments when necessary.
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Staff Communication: Foster effective communication between the care team to facilitate coordinated team-based care.
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Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to patients, exhibiting a compassionate and empathetic attitude. Address patient concerns, inquiries, and complaints professionally and promptly, striving to meet patient needs and ensure their satisfaction.
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Administrative Functions: Perform general administrative tasks and support other staff as needed. Work assigned buckets, ticklers, census lists, and region's scheduling voicemail tasks. Utilize the company's software systems to enhance patient care and staff productivity.
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Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external resources to facilitate and ensure seamless operations.
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Must be available during normal work hours (unless previously approved by direct supervisor). Additional hours may be required to complete normal business functions and/or projects.
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Utilize the company's software systems and update information as required.
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Participate in coaching calls.
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Perform other duties as requested or required, in the sole discretion of the Company.
MISSION EXPECTATIONS
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Take responsibility for own work in completing tasks. Assist others so that the resources, assistance, or support is provided to achieve success in their daily work.
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Communicate, endorse, and demonstrate the Company's mission, vision, and values.
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Prompt and regular attendance.
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Adhere to standards of behavior, dress code including name tag and approved uniform, personnel department, and company policies.
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Attend in-services and meetings on a regular basis.
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Promote a culture of outstanding customer service at all times.
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Must be available during normal work hours (unless previously approved by direct supervisor). Additional hours may be required to complete normal business functions and/or projects.
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Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, employees, management, visitors, government agencies, and the general public and maintain an open-door policy for all employees.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:
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May be exposed to housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals, humidity, hot equipment, and/or noise.
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May be exposed to infections, communicable diseases, odors, bloodborne pathogens, excreta, and hazardous materials.
COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Knowledge of and compliance with Patient's Bill of Rights.
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Must be knowledgeable of Medicare guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and the Company's policy and procedures.
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Adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct / Ethics.
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Must exercise a high degree of confidentiality regarding patients, personnel, and the company.
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HIPAA compliant.
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Promote a culture of compliance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Must be able to lift, reach, bend, push, pull, use repetitive hand motions, walk, and carry simultaneously.
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Must be able to withstand reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; walking and standing for periods of time; lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
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Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent required while an associate degree or bachelor's degree in social work is preferred.
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A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
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A minimum of one year of experience in social work preferred.
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Must be proficient in utilizing technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
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Ability to read and communicate effectively.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
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Basic computer knowledge.
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Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
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Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
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Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
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Team player with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
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Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.
I have received, reviewed, and understand the requirements of this job, and agree that I can perform the requirements of this position. I accept the position and agree to perform in accordance with established policies and procedures, and all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes and accepted professional standards and principles that apply. I understand that if I require a reasonable accommodation to perform any essential function of my job, I will clearly communicate that to Human Resources. Every effort has been made to make your as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you are required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or is a logical assignment of the position, in the sole discretion of the Company. This job description does not constitute a contract of guaranteed employment for any period of time. I understand that my employment is at-will and that I can be terminated at any time, with or without notice or cause.
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$39k-58k yearly est. 8d ago
Social Worker
Bewellathome
Medical social worker job in Columbia, SC
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs for the resident are met and maintained on an individual basis.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of The Heritage at Lowman.
The incumbent will keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to Administrator. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
The incumbent will participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting. Involve the resident/family in planning social services programs when possible. Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provides consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.
$39k-58k yearly est. 13h ago
Full or Part Time LPC Counselor, Social Worker, or LMFT
Covenant Theological Seminary
Medical social worker job in Columbia, SC
Counselors at the Christian Counseling Center serve the church and community of Columbia, SC, by providing theologically based and Christ honoring clinical counseling. Tasks associated with this position include: * Providing direct and confidential clinical services to clients, including scheduling, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment delivery in both in-person and virtual modalities.
* Timely communication with clients and other staff.
* Ability to specialize in or work with individual clients, children, and/or couples and families.
* Creating and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of service using our EHR.
* Engaging the community through marketing to build up a case load.
* The competent and therapeutic integration of biblical and theological truths into counseling work.
* Maintaining an active and up-to-date South Carolina clinical license.
* Being paneled with major insurance providers.
* Part time counselors may set their own schedules; full time counselors are expected to maintain a caseload of 28 clients per week.
* Ability to work on site at one of our locations (we will consider establishing satellites at other locations in South Carolina if you are unable to relocate).
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
* An MA degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
* A current SC license in good standing
* Previous counseling experience
* Providers with certifications (CSAT, EMDR, etc.) as well as theological training will be preferred
* Excellent communication, social skills
* Ability to use MS Office suite products, as well as our EHR system and telehealth platform
* Adherence to our theological values (see below) and fellowship with a local Bible believing church.
* Knowledge and skills in integrating Christian theology into counseling practice.
* Evidence of a strong and committed walk with Jesus.
How to Apply
The Christian Counseling Center is an affiliate ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, SC (ARP). It is organized as a board governed non-profit 501(c)3 organization, with daily operations and clinical services overseen by the Executive Director. Having been in existence for almost three decades, the Center is a premier providers of Christian counseling to the congregation of First Presbyterian, the local church community, and the wider population of Columbia as well. We presently have 7 locations across the SC Midlands and 30+ employees. As an established center, we have a strong referral base, excellent community reputation, and a high level of internal administrative and clinical support for our counselors. The Center also houses a full time psychiatrist, a sexual addiction and betrayal trauma treatment team, and leverages its position as a teaching center to provide services for those in need.
Clinical staff must agree with the following statement of faith:
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN COUNSELING CENTER, INC.
STATEMENT OF BELIEFS, FAITH AND DOCTRINE
The lives of counselors and leaders called by God and accepted for service at the Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church should give evidence of the following:
1. A personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 9:23-26)
2. Life of service empowered by the Holy Spirit (Mark 10:45, Galatians 5:23)
3. Biblical integrity in personal and professional relationship (Hebrews 10:24-25)
4. Commitment to active prayer life (Luke 18:1)
5. A lifestyle of holiness, in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:14-16)
6. Commitment to evangelism and discipleship (Matthew 28:18-20)
7. A continuing regular relationship with the Body of Christ in the local church
Therefore, I affirm and believe:
8. In the divine inspiration, inerrancy, infallibility and final authority of the Bible as the Word of God;
9. In the eternal God revealed in Holy Scripture as Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
10. In the unique Deity of Jesus Christ, God's only Son, whose death and resurrection provide by grace through faith the only means of my salvation;
11. In the transforming presence and power of the Holy Spirit
12 That the Bible is the authoritative Word of God.
13 That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
14 In the deity and humanity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His present rule as Head of the Church and in His personal return in power and glory.
15 That salvation is based on the sacrifice of Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
16 In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
17 In the bodily resurrection of the just and unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved and the everlasting punishment of the lost.
18 In the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, with equality across racial, sex, and class differences.
19 In the Biblical accuracy of the standards of the First Presbyterian Church including the Westminster Confession of Faith and have no major objections to such standards that would hinder my ability to serve as an evangelical Christian counselor.
20. That sexuality is a gift given from God. His revealed design for sexuality is for its expression exclusively within the bounds of the marriage covenant instituted between one man and one woman. Additionally, there are only two genders (male and female) which are meant to correspond with our biological sex.
Finally, I agree that if I change any statement of faith or theological value, belief, or opinion such that it is contrary to those set forth above, I will notify the director of the Christian Counseling Center.
Primary Contact: Brian Mesimer
Email: ***************************
Phone: ************
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$39k-58k yearly est. 22d ago
Social Worker, Home Health
Centerwell
Medical social worker job in Newberry, SC
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The MedicalSocialWorker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The MedicalSocialWorker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs. The MedicalSocialWorker provides direction and supervision of the SocialWorker Assistant as required and when involved in the patient's plan of care. The MedicalSocialWorker works within CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations.
Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery.
Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.
Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medicalsocial services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards
Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Skills/Experience
Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
SocialWorker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
Proof of current CPR certification
Minimum of one year of experience as a socialworker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$65,000 - $88,600 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medicalsocialworkers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
$65k-88.6k yearly Auto-Apply 45d ago
Social Worker
Fairfield County School District 3.8
Medical social worker job in Winnsboro, SC
Student Support Services/SocialWorker Additional Information: Show/Hide FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA , MAY 2024 JOB TITLE: SOCIALWORKER GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under limited supervision, the socialworker provides social casework and counseling services to students and families. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Principal and/or Executive Director of Operations and Student Services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves with multi-disciplinary team.
Identifies and provides assistance to ameliorate and resolve social, emotional, and environmental problems which influence students' health or ability to function and perform in the school setting.
Assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates difficult psychological problems.
Provides advanced social work services to students and families in an interdisciplinary clinical setting.
Serves as an advocate for all students.
Participates in IEP meetings, if necessary.
Serves as a liaison between the school and community agencies.
Collaborates with school guidance counselors, nurses, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to solve student problems or concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or from a social work or social welfare program offered by a regionally accredited institution. Experience as a professional SocialWorker. Requires license by the S.C. Board of Social Work Examiners. Comprehension and application of federal, state, & other laws. Grammatically accurate written and oral skills to communicate ideas clearly & concisely. Ability to work effectively as a team member
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and giving instruction and/or assignments to students.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, curriculum materials, texts, computer manuals, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, records, teaching materials, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to use influence systems in classroom teaching. Requires the ability to make routine independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic office machinery functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written instructions; to counsel and teach students. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with students, teachers and parents, and with persons of varying ages and educational/cultural backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Is knowledgeable in the instructional methods, policies and procedures of Fairfield County School District pertaining to specific duties of a School SocialWorker. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Is able to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students. Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness. Is able to reinforce skills taught. Is able to develop and execute lesson plans that positively impact students. Is able to help motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn. Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers for word processing and records management. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties. Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the position. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations for students.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to principal with respect to all leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with principal, assistant principal and colleagues for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to established and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.
DISCLAIMER: This is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
$51k-62k yearly est. 53d ago
Social Worker, Pediatrics, FT, Days
Prisma Health-Midlands 4.6
Medical social worker job in Columbia, SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Accountable for managing targeted patient populations in order to achieve efficient and effective care delivery. Includes coordinating, facilitating, monitoring and evaluating interventions to achieve desired outcomes. Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to guide and track individuals across time and delivery sites. Provide social work services for targeted populations and serve as social work resource for department.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Assists in development of an initial Plan of Care that highlights actual and potential self-management improvement opportunities.
Facilitates and monitors implementation of Plan of Care.
Coordinates patient/family participation in Plan of Care and self-management.
Coordinates patient education to achieve Plan of Care.
Performs home visits as necessary to evaluate possible barriers to attainment of self-management goals and develops strategies to overcome barriers.
Participates in the development and execution of the Plan of Care.
Demonstrates expertise in care management and serves as resource to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Integrates knowledge of external and internal regulatory requirements into the review and management of cases.
Works to provide continuity of care.
Serves as bridge across the clinical setting.
Utilizes and incorporates knowledge of efficiency and effectiveness indicators (example-PQRI) when coordinating and facilitating Plan of Care.
Increases knowledge of best practices and clinical standards of care and incorporates knowledge into practice.
Documents in the medical record and on team tools, accurately reflecting collaborative care planning, interventions and evaluation against defined targets and goals.
Adheres to nationally accepted standards of Case Management.
Demonstrates adaptability to new standards and to the evolution of workforce development activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Master's degree in Social Work
Experience - One (1) year experience in healthcare experience preferred
In Lieu Of
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
LMSW (Licensed Masters SocialWorker) or LISW (Licensed Independent SocialWorker) (Lawson code LLSW)
Driving, if an essential function of position, is determined by leadership and designated Facility assignment. Driving or home visits may/may not be required based on Facility and role assignment. Incumbents in positions with driving designated as an essential function, are subject to an MVR review and Prisma's eligibility requirements for driving.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets)
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
9 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
3450 Pediatric Administration
Department
34501000 Pediatric Administration-Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
$40k-60k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21d ago
Master's Licensed Social Worker - Behavior Health Unit
MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina
Medical social worker job in Lancaster, SC
Together we can build a stronger community through our healthcare talent. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001455 LAN - SCDC Behavioral Health Unit (LMC) Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The SocialWorker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions.
Additional Job Description
Education: Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Certification/Licensure: MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners and Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***************************************
$39k-61k yearly est. 28d ago
Medical Social Worker
Lexington Medical Center 4.7
Medical social worker job in West Columbia, SC
Case Management Full Time Day Shift 8am-4:30pm Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Using interviewing, organizational and networking skills, gathers clinically relevant information and provides psychosocial assessment to assist the healthcare team in developing a treatment plan and determining services needed by patients/families. Actively collaborates with healthcare team to meet patient care outcome management and system improvement goals. Uses planning, prioritizing and organizational skills to achieve utilization and quality goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensure as a SocialWorker in the state of South Carolina
Required Training: None.
Essential Functions
* The MedicalSocialWorker works in a cooperative manner, which fosters favorable relationships between employees and patients, patient's families, visitors, fellow employees, the medical staff and outside facilities. Accepts chain of command, supervision and constructive criticism.
* Exhibits commitment and pride through person example.
* Contributes to teamwork and creates harmonious, effective and positive working relationships with others.
* Respects, understands and responds with sensitivity to employees and guests by treating others as one would wish to be treated.
* Resolves conflicts and problem solves.
* Exhibits telephone courtesy.
* Maintains confidentiality.
* Professionalism/Competence: Demonstrates competence in providing duties within role.
* Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate assessments and interventions for the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
* Identifies the need for professional growth and seeks appropriate professional development opportunities attaining a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually in topics related to professional role.
* Serves as a role model for other healthcare team members.
* Respects patient confidentiality and uses discretion in all interactions regarding patient's needs.
* Demonstrates receptiveness to change and flexibility in meeting department needs.
* Abides by the Social Work Code of Ethics.
* Utilizes assessment data to facilitate appropriate and timely discharge plan/post acute services.
* Completes psychosocial/discharge assessments (appropriate to patient type) and reason for referral to assist the healthcare team in development of a care plan. Obtains basic information related to the diagnosis/treatment experiences, age, developmental stage, financial status, living environment, transportation, support systems, and family/significant others.
* Documents assessment information in the patient's medical record (EMR).
* Coordinates appropriate, efficient and timely discharge plan/post acute services.
* Accesses internal/external resources on the patient's behalf.
* Facilitates referrals, confirms resources, and implements plan within LOS.
* Honors appropriate patient preferences and provides patient/family with lists of providers of services needed.
* Consults with case management team members and other healthcare team members routinely.
* Keeps healthcare team members informed of plan of care progress through timely, clear and correct documentation in the patient's medical record (EMR).
* Participates in case management team meetings and program development.
* Utilizes appropriate brief counseling techniques.
* Conveys and receives information efficiently to and from patients, families, other members of the health care team and outside facilities and agencies.
* Provides education/consultation to the patient/family and healthcare team.
* Determines comprehension and need for repetition and revision of methods of teaching.
* Consistently communicates within case management triad regarding issues.
* Uses appropriate channels for reporting progress and/or concerns.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Consults with attending physician to coordinate discharge plans for the patient.
* Identifies opportunities for improvement and coordinates/participates in the development and implementation of action plans to make improvements.
* Contributes to patient outcome measurement.
* Participates in Discharge Planning Team meetings and in Discharge Planning Department program development.
* Participates on teams designed to improve systems based on analysis of data and evaluates outcomes.
* Participates in unit discharge planning activities and in interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
* Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency (e.g., fire or disaster).
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
* Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
* Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
* Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
* Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
* Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
* Adoption assistance
* LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
* Tuition reimbursement
* Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.
$52k-59k yearly est. 20d ago
Licensed Social Worker
Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital
Medical social worker job in Sumter, SC
Job Highlights
Master's degree preferred
Preferred Master's-Level Responsibilities: 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 SocialWorker 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.
Position Summary
The Licensed SocialWorker 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.
Posted Salary Range USD $25.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr. Wage Commensuration The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Duties & 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
Qualifications & 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
Benefits
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount available
DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement
Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
$25-30 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Job #1277 - Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor - South Carolina
Impact Recruiting Solution
Medical social worker job in Alcolu, SC
JOB TITLE (#1277): Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor - South Carolina
CMS's Long-Term Care Basic Training and SMQT certification are
Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking a Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor to fill an opening with a Quality Improvement Consulting Company and will work in a technically exciting environment supporting internal and external customers nationwide.
Requirements of the Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor:
Must have a Master's degree in Social Work
Must have successfully completed CMS's Long-Term Care Basic Training and passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).
Must have at least two (2) years of recent experience working as a surveyor accrediting or certifying facilities that serve the residents of long-term care facilities.
Must maintain current licensure to practice as an LCSW
Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process.
Ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing survey tasks.
Ability to openly discuss conflicts/controversy, and to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time on a regular basis is required
Benefits of the Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor:
The salary for this position is $72,000 - $80,000 / yr
This is a Full-time position (Monday - Friday)
Flexible paid vacation days
Paid holidays
Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel
All travel expenses paid directly by the company
Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use
Employee discounts
Employee retirement plan (401k) with a generous match and immediate vesting
Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Extensive training opportunity
Predictable work schedule
If you would like to learn more about other opportunities we offer, please call our office: (607) 478 1810 or submit your Resume/CV to hr@irecruitings.com
$72k-80k yearly 48d ago
Air Force Clinical Social Worker (FATM) - Shaw AFB
Iva'Al Solutions
Medical social worker job in Sumter, SC
Full-time Description
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC provides support to the Air Force (AF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and is responsible for staffing qualified Licensed Clinical SocialWorkers, Licensed Registered Nurses, Certified Victim Advocates, and Program Assistants at U.S. AF Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across the country. The AF FAP is a Department of Defense, (DoD) funded program whose purpose is to both prevent and respond to intimate partner abuse, child abuse, and problematic sexual behavior with children and youth.
The Family Advocacy Treatment Manager (FATM)
is a member of the multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team and provides the following services:
Assess and treat individuals, families, and groups whose maltreatment allegation(s) meet criteria for maltreatment.
Provide voluntary, comprehensive prevention services to prevent the occurrence of family maltreatment.
The FATM is the primary provider of treatment services for assigned maltreatment and prevention cases, coordinating services for families and monitoring client participation and progress utilizing the modalities of social casework, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational interventions.
The FATM completes psychosocial assessments in accordance with Air Force Family Advocacy Policies and Standards.
The FATM assesses for safety and continuously assist families with safety planning.
The FATM evaluates the effectiveness of the services provided.
Requirements
Education and Experience/Qualifications:
Master's degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
Licensed Clinical SocialWorker at the independent level with current, unrestricted State license.
Must possess two years' full-time post-master's degree experience (within the last three years) providing clinical counseling services to adults and children experiencing family violence.
Must have experience as a group therapy facilitator or co-leader.
Must be able to obtain privileges at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support Certification (Course C).
Must have transportation and a valid drivers' license.
Technical Skills:
Must be computer-proficient to work autonomously using Microsoft Office and possess data entry skills needed to create and maintain clinical records.
Specifically, FATMs must utilize Family Advocacy System of Records or Family Advocacy Program Network computer software to document client visits and treatment in compliance with AF FAP standards and accepted professional practice guidelines.
Physical Requirements:
The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands or fingers to handle objects or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, kneel, stoop and crouch.
The employee may lift objects up to 20 pounds.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel may be required as needed and is primarily local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel may be expected and will comply with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Majority of travel will be one-night stays. Less frequently, some personnel may be asked to provide services for 2-3 weeks.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, general hours of work are 0730 and 1630, Monday through Friday except for US Holidays, when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Must obtain and maintain a NACI Clearance.
IVA'AL Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Recognition Program, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and much more.
EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
Indian Hiring Preference Statement:
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC, a federally recognized American Indian owned company, provides an Indian Preference Policy for hiring and promoting of fully qualified American Indians. When considering candidates for employment or promotion, that are basically equal in qualifications including education, skill, training, experience and a successful background screening process, priority is extended to an American Indian candidate unless a valid, documented reason of unsuitability or unsatisfactory performance exists to justify non-selection of an Indian employee or applicant.
Salary Description $59,945/yr
$59.9k yearly 60d+ ago
Social Worker, Home Health
Centerwell
Medical social worker job in Newberry, SC
**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The **MedicalSocialWorker** participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The MedicalSocialWorker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs. The MedicalSocialWorker provides direction and supervision of the SocialWorker Assistant as required and when involved in the patient's plan of care. The MedicalSocialWorker works within CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations.
+ Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
+ Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
+ Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery.
+ Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
+ Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.
+ Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process
+ Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
+ Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medicalsocial services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards
+ Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Required Skills/Experience**
+ Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
+ SocialWorker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
+ A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
+ Proof of current CPR certification
+ Minimum of one year of experience as a socialworker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
+ Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
+ Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Must read, write and speak fluent English.
+ Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
+ Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
+ Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
+ Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
+ Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
+ Must read, write and speak fluent English.
+ Must have good and regular attendance.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
+ Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$65,000 - $88,600 per year
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
**About Us**
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medicalsocialworkers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options *************************************************************
$65k-88.6k yearly 60d+ ago
Social Worker
Fairfield County School District 3.8
Medical social worker job in Winnsboro, SC
Student Support Services/SocialWorker Additional Information: Show/Hide FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA , MAY 2024 JOB TITLE: SOCIALWORKER GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under limited supervision, the socialworker provides social casework and counseling services to students and families. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Principal and/or Executive Director of Operations and Student Services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves with multi-disciplinary team.
Identifies and provides assistance to ameliorate and resolve social, emotional, and environmental problems which influence students' health or ability to function and perform in the school setting.
Assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates difficult psychological problems.
Provides advanced social work services to students and families in an interdisciplinary clinical setting.
Serves as an advocate for all students.
Participates in IEP meetings, if necessary.
Serves as a liaison between the school and community agencies.
Collaborates with school guidance counselors, nurses, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to solve student problems or concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or from a social work or social welfare program offered by a regionally accredited institution. Experience as a professional SocialWorker. Requires license by the S.C. Board of Social Work Examiners. Comprehension and application of federal, state, & other laws. Grammatically accurate written and oral skills to communicate ideas clearly & concisely. Ability to work effectively as a team member
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and giving instruction and/or assignments to students.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, curriculum materials, texts, computer manuals, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, records, teaching materials, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to use influence systems in classroom teaching. Requires the ability to make routine independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic office machinery functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written instructions; to counsel and teach students. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with students, teachers and parents, and with persons of varying ages and educational/cultural backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Is knowledgeable in the instructional methods, policies and procedures of Fairfield County School District pertaining to specific duties of a School SocialWorker. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Is able to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students. Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness. Is able to reinforce skills taught. Is able to develop and execute lesson plans that positively impact students. Is able to help motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn. Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers for word processing and records management. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties. Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the position. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations for students.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to principal with respect to all leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with principal, assistant principal and colleagues for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to established and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.
DISCLAIMER: This is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
$51k-62k yearly est. 55d ago
Social Worker (Support Service Coordinator)
Your Health Organization
Medical social worker job in West Columbia, SC
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SocialWorker plays a vital role as part of the care team within our organization. This role serves as a patient advocate, empowering patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions and treatment plans by fostering self-awareness, self-advocacy, and coping skills to effectively manage their health conditions and navigate the healthcare system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A successful SocialWorker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s).
Assessment and Screening: Conducting advance care planning and cognitive assessments to identify patients' needs, strengths, and challenges. This may include screening for mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and other social determinants of health.
Crisis Intervention: Offering immediate support and intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health crises, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or emotional distress.
Coordination with Care Team: Collaborate closely with care team members to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address both medical and psychosocial needs.
Resource Referral: Facilitating connections between patients and community resources, such as support groups, mental health services, financial assistance programs, transportation services, and home health care agencies, to enhance patients' overall well-being and quality of life.
Advocacy: Serving as an advocate for patients to ensure their needs are addressed within the healthcare system and community settings. This may involve assisting with access to social services, disability benefits, housing assistance, or legal support.
Family Support: Providing guidance, education, and counseling to patients' families and caregivers to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with patients and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Cultural Competence: Recognizing and respecting the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of patients and tailoring interventions and treatment approaches to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Chronic Care Management: Provide continued education and strive to enroll eligible patients into the CCM program. Appropriately and accurately document and log CCM activities and work in partnership with the care team to keep the patients CCM care plans up to date.
Communication with Care Team: Facilitate communication and coordinate among the patient s care team members to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approve to health care delivery. Communicate with providers and staff via phone, email, Teams, Athena, or in-person.
Patient Communication: Interact with patients via email, patient portal, telephone, text, in-person, etc. to gather necessary information, schedule and confirm appointments, and provide pre-appointment instructions. Respond to patient inquiries, resolve scheduling conflicts, and assist in rescheduling appointments when necessary.
Staff Communication: Foster effective communication between the care team to facilitate coordinated team-based care.
Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to patients, exhibiting a compassionate and empathetic attitude. Address patient concerns, inquiries, and complaints professionally and promptly, striving to meet patient needs and ensure their satisfaction.
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Administrative Functions: Perform general administrative tasks and support other staff as needed. Work assigned buckets, ticklers, census lists, and region s scheduling voicemail tasks. Utilize the company s software systems to enhance patient care and staff productivity.
Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external resources to facilitate and ensure seamless operations.
Must be available during normal work hours (unless previously approved by direct supervisor). Additional hours may be required to complete normal business functions and/or projects.
Utilize the company s software systems and update information as required.
Participate in coaching calls.
Perform other duties as requested or required, in the sole discretion of the Company.
MISSION EXPECTATIONS
Take responsibility for own work in completing tasks. Assist others so that the resources, assistance, or support is provided to achieve success in their daily work.
Communicate, endorse, and demonstrate the Company s mission, vision, and values.
Prompt and regular attendance.
Adhere to standards of behavior, dress code including name tag and approved uniform, personnel department, and company policies.
Attend in-services and meetings on a regular basis.
Promote a culture of outstanding customer service at all times.
Must be available during normal work hours (unless previously approved by direct supervisor). Additional hours may be required to complete normal business functions and/or projects.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, employees, management, visitors, government agencies, and the general public and maintain an open-door policy for all employees.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:
May be exposed to housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals, humidity, hot equipment, and/or noise.
May be exposed to infections, communicable diseases, odors, bloodborne pathogens, excreta, and hazardous materials.
COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and compliance with Patient s Bill of Rights.
Must be knowledgeable of Medicare guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and the Company s policy and procedures.
Adhere to the Company s Code of Conduct / Ethics.
Must exercise a high degree of confidentiality regarding patients, personnel, and the company.
HIPAA compliant.
Promote a culture of compliance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift, reach, bend, push, pull, use repetitive hand motions, walk, and carry simultaneously.
Must be able to withstand reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; walking and standing for periods of time; lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
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QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required while an associate degree or bachelor s degree in social work is preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience in social work preferred.
Must be proficient in utilizing technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Team player with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.
I have received, reviewed, and understand the requirements of this job, and agree that I can perform the requirements of this position. I accept the position and agree to perform in accordance with established policies and procedures, and all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes and accepted professional standards and principles that apply. I understand that if I require a reasonable accommodation to perform any essential function of my job, I will clearly communicate that to Human Resources. Every effort has been made to make your as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you are required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or is a logical assignment of the position, in the sole discretion of the Company. This job description does not constitute a contract of guaranteed employment for any period of time. I understand that my employment is at-will and that I can be terminated at any time, with or without notice or cause.
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$39k-58k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Social Worker II MSW- PRN (Per diem)
MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina
Medical social worker job in Orangeburg, SC
Provides comprehensive and continuing patient care through the provision of medicalsocial work services to patients and their loved ones. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center
CC004848 ORBG - Resource Management
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
8
Work Shift
Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning. Assists patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies. Interprets and assists in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***************************************
$39k-58k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Medical Social Worker
Lexington Medical Center 4.7
Medical social worker job in West Columbia, SC
Case Management PRN Day Shift Weekday Daytime Hours Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Using interviewing, organizational and networking skills, gathers clinically relevant information and provides psychosocial assessment to assist the healthcare team in developing a treatment plan and determining services needed by patients/families. Actively collaborates with healthcare team to meet patient care outcome management and system improvement goals. Uses planning, prioritizing and organizational skills to achieve utilization and quality goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensure as a SocialWorker in the state of South Carolina
Required Training: None.
Essential Functions
* The MedicalSocialWorker works in a cooperative manner, which fosters favorable relationships between employees and patients, patient's families, visitors, fellow employees, the medical staff and outside facilities. Accepts chain of command, supervision and constructive criticism.
* Exhibits commitment and pride through person example.
* Contributes to teamwork and creates harmonious, effective and positive working relationships with others.
* Respects, understands and responds with sensitivity to employees and guests by treating others as one would wish to be treated.
* Resolves conflicts and problem solves.
* Exhibits telephone courtesy.
* Maintains confidentiality.
* Professionalism/Competence: Demonstrates competence in providing duties within role.
* Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate assessments and interventions for the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
* Identifies the need for professional growth and seeks appropriate professional development opportunities attaining a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually in topics related to professional role.
* Serves as a role model for other healthcare team members.
* Respects patient confidentiality and uses discretion in all interactions regarding patient's needs.
* Demonstrates receptiveness to change and flexibility in meeting department needs.
* Abides by the Social Work Code of Ethics.
* Utilizes assessment data to facilitate appropriate and timely discharge plan/post acute services.
* Completes psychosocial/discharge assessments (appropriate to patient type) and reason for referral to assist the healthcare team in development of a care plan. Obtains basic information related to the diagnosis/treatment experiences, age, developmental stage, financial status, living environment, transportation, support systems, and family/significant others.
* Documents assessment information in the patient's medical record (EMR).
* Coordinates appropriate, efficient and timely discharge plan/post acute services.
* Accesses internal/external resources on the patient's behalf.
* Facilitates referrals, confirms resources, and implements plan within LOS.
* Honors appropriate patient preferences and provides patient/family with lists of providers of services needed.
* Consults with case management team members and other healthcare team members routinely.
* Keeps healthcare team members informed of plan of care progress through timely, clear and correct documentation in the patient's medical record (EMR).
* Participates in case management team meetings and program development.
* Utilizes appropriate brief counseling techniques.
* Conveys and receives information efficiently to and from patients, families, other members of the health care team and outside facilities and agencies.
* Provides education/consultation to the patient/family and healthcare team.
* Determines comprehension and need for repetition and revision of methods of teaching.
* Consistently communicates within case management triad regarding issues.
* Uses appropriate channels for reporting progress and/or concerns.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Consults with attending physician to coordinate discharge plans for the patient.
* Identifies opportunities for improvement and coordinates/participates in the development and implementation of action plans to make improvements.
* Contributes to patient outcome measurement.
* Participates in Discharge Planning Team meetings and in Discharge Planning Department program development.
* Participates on teams designed to improve systems based on analysis of data and evaluates outcomes.
* Participates in unit discharge planning activities and in interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
* Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency (e.g., fire or disaster).
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
* Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
* Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
* Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
* Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
* Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
* Adoption assistance
* LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
* Tuition reimbursement
* Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.
$52k-59k yearly est. 6d ago
Job #1277 - Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor - South Carolina
Impact Recruiting Solution
Medical social worker job in Alcolu, SC
Job Description
JOB TITLE (#1277): Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor - South Carolina
CMS's Long-Term Care Basic Training and SMQT certification are required
Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking a Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor to fill an opening with a Quality Improvement Consulting Company and will work in a technically exciting environment supporting internal and external customers nationwide.
Requirements of the Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor:
Must have a Master's degree in Social Work
Must have successfully completed CMS's Long-Term Care Basic Training and passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).
Must have at least two (2) years of recent experience working as a surveyor accrediting or certifying facilities that serve the residents of long-term care facilities.
Must maintain current licensure to practice as an LCSW
Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process.
Ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing survey tasks.
Ability to openly discuss conflicts/controversy, and to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time on a regular basis is required
Benefits of the Clinical SocialWorker Health Care Facility Surveyor:
The salary for this position is $72,000 - $80,000 / yr
This is a Full-time position (Monday - Friday)
Flexible paid vacation days
Paid holidays
Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel
All travel expenses paid directly by the company
Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use
Employee discounts
Employee retirement plan (401k) with a generous match and immediate vesting
Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Extensive training opportunity
Predictable work schedule
If you would like to learn more about other opportunities we offer, please call our office: (607) 478 1810 or submit your Resume/CV to hr@irecruitings.com
$72k-80k yearly 18d ago
Social Worker (Support Service Coordinator)
Your Health Organization
Medical social worker job in West Columbia, SC
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SocialWorker plays a vital role as part of the care team within our organization. This role serves as a patient advocate, empowering patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions and treatment plans by fostering self-awareness, self-advocacy, and coping skills to effectively manage their health conditions and navigate the healthcare system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A successful SocialWorker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s).
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Assessment and Screening: Conducting advance care planning and cognitive assessments to identify patients' needs, strengths, and challenges. This may include screening for mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and other social determinants of health.
•
Crisis Intervention: Offering immediate support and intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health crises, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or emotional distress.
•
Coordination with Care Team: Collaborate closely with care team members to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address both medical and psychosocial needs.
•
Resource Referral: Facilitating connections between patients and community resources, such as support groups, mental health services, financial assistance programs, transportation services, and home health care agencies, to enhance patients' overall well-being and quality of life.
•
Advocacy: Serving as an advocate for patients to ensure their needs are addressed within the healthcare system and community settings. This may involve assisting with access to social services, disability benefits, housing assistance, or legal support.
•
Family Support: Providing guidance, education, and counseling to patients' families and caregivers to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
•
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with patients and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
•
Cultural Competence: Recognizing and respecting the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of patients and tailoring interventions and treatment approaches to meet their unique needs and preferences.
•
Chronic Care Management: Provide continued education and strive to enroll eligible patients into the CCM program. Appropriately and accurately document and log CCM activities and work in partnership with the care team to keep the patients CCM care plans up to date.
•
Communication with Care Team: Facilitate communication and coordinate among the patient's care team members to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approve to health care delivery. Communicate with providers and staff via phone, email, Teams, Athena, or in-person.
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Patient Communication: Interact with patients via email, patient portal, telephone, text, in-person, etc. to gather necessary information, schedule and confirm appointments, and provide pre-appointment instructions. Respond to patient inquiries, resolve scheduling conflicts, and assist in rescheduling appointments when necessary.
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Staff Communication: Foster effective communication between the care team to facilitate coordinated team-based care.
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Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to patients, exhibiting a compassionate and empathetic attitude. Address patient concerns, inquiries, and complaints professionally and promptly, striving to meet patient needs and ensure their satisfaction.
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Administrative Functions: Perform general administrative tasks and support other staff as needed. Work assigned buckets, ticklers, census lists, and region's scheduling voicemail tasks. Utilize the company's software systems to enhance patient care and staff productivity.
•
Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external resources to facilitate and ensure seamless operations.
•
Must be available during normal work hours (unless previously approved by direct supervisor). Additional hours may be required to complete normal business functions and/or projects.
•
Utilize the company's software systems and update information as required.
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Participate in coaching calls.
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Perform other duties as requested or required, in the sole discretion of the Company.
MISSION EXPECTATIONS
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Take responsibility for own work in completing tasks. Assist others so that the resources, assistance, or support is provided to achieve success in their daily work.
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Communicate, endorse, and demonstrate the Company's mission, vision, and values.
•
Prompt and regular attendance.
•
Adhere to standards of behavior, dress code including name tag and approved uniform, personnel department, and company policies.
•
Attend in-services and meetings on a regular basis.
•
Promote a culture of outstanding customer service at all times.
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Must be available during normal work hours (unless previously approved by direct supervisor). Additional hours may be required to complete normal business functions and/or projects.
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Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, employees, management, visitors, government agencies, and the general public and maintain an open-door policy for all employees.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:
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May be exposed to housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals, humidity, hot equipment, and/or noise.
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May be exposed to infections, communicable diseases, odors, bloodborne pathogens, excreta, and hazardous materials.
COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Knowledge of and compliance with Patient's Bill of Rights.
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Must be knowledgeable of Medicare guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and the Company's policy and procedures.
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Adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct / Ethics.
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Must exercise a high degree of confidentiality regarding patients, personnel, and the company.
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HIPAA compliant.
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Promote a culture of compliance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Must be able to lift, reach, bend, push, pull, use repetitive hand motions, walk, and carry simultaneously.
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Must be able to withstand reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; walking and standing for periods of time; lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
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Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent required while an associate degree or bachelor's degree in social work is preferred.
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A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
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A minimum of one year of experience in social work preferred.
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Must be proficient in utilizing technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
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Ability to read and communicate effectively.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
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Basic computer knowledge.
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Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
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Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
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Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
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Team player with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
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Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.
I have received, reviewed, and understand the requirements of this job, and agree that I can perform the requirements of this position. I accept the position and agree to perform in accordance with established policies and procedures, and all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes and accepted professional standards and principles that apply. I understand that if I require a reasonable accommodation to perform any essential function of my job, I will clearly communicate that to Human Resources. Every effort has been made to make your as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you are required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or is a logical assignment of the position, in the sole discretion of the Company. This job description does not constitute a contract of guaranteed employment for any period of time. I understand that my employment is at-will and that I can be terminated at any time, with or without notice or cause.
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$39k-58k yearly est. 8d ago
Social Worker II MSW-Nonexempt
MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina
Medical social worker job in Orangeburg, SC
The SocialWorker II (MSW) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of Lead SocialWorker, the SocialWorker II (MSW) assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The SocialWorker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Work Shift
The SocialWorker II (MSW) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of Lead SocialWorker, the SocialWorker II (MSW) assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The SocialWorker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions.
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years
State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***************************************
How much does a medical social worker earn in Columbia, SC?
The average medical social worker in Columbia, SC earns between $32,000 and $67,000 annually. This compares to the national average medical social worker range of $42,000 to $77,000.
Average medical social worker salary in Columbia, SC