Roper St Francis Healthcare Hiring for Social Worker-HH at Charleston, SC Full Time

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the evaluation, planning and provision of psychosocial and emotional care to patients and their families when needed to promote the patient�s medical condition. The Medical Social Worker is part of a multi-disciplinary team servicing the patients and their families. Duties of the Medical Social Worker include, but are not limited to, long-term planning, financial planning, community resources, counseling, and serving as a liaison between the patient, home health and community agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree from an accredited school of Social Work required.

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting required.

Licensure/Certification:Currently licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners for S.C required. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Primary Source Verification:http://www.llr.state.sc.us/

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the learning and teaching processes. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources and government assistance programs. Must have good organizational and time management techniques.

Other: Must have a valid driver�s license, with a good driving record to make home visits.

This position requires operation of a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver’s license. In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.

Contacts:Patient/family contacts in the home and various community settings. Contacts with other health care professionals, community agencies, and agency personnel.

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