Social Worker I - Msw

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Not specified
Discharge process coordination
Patient and caregiver assessment
Risk factor identification
The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Social Worker I (MSW) to assist in coordinating discharge processes, ensuring successful transitions for patients in collaboration with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work and be committed to addressing patient needs during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up

Job Summary

  • Under guidance of supervisor, the Social Worker I (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 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.
  • Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies.

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The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Social Worker I (MSW) to assist in coordinating discharge processes, ensuring successful transitions for patients in collaboration with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work and be committed to addressing patient needs during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • discharge process coordination
  • patient and caregiver assessment
  • risk factor identification
  • discharge intervention application
  • outpatient provider liaison

Nice-to-have

  • energetic enthusiastic individuals
  • collaboration with healthcare team
  • resolving social problems

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work
  • MSW licensure in South Carolina
  • Obtain licensure within one year

Work Rights

Not specified

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