Social Worker II - Case Management
About the Role
Social Workers provide necessary support for each patient referred to their discipline according to health status, diagnosis, and patient and family specific needs. Hospital social workers advocate and help patients understand and navigate complex systems. With compassion and cultural awareness, they empower individuals to make informed decisions during challenging times. Social Workers collaboratively work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure completion of patient-specific care plans and post-acute needs.
Responsibilities
- Effectively collaborate with community resources to align patients with available resources.
- Assist with referrals for community-based resources.
- Complete required governmental assessments and level of care documents.
- Provide counseling services to patients and families when appropriate.
- Assist various populations across the organization to ensure proper resources and support, including but not limited to APS, CPS, DSS, and disability based on identified patient safety and needs.
- Assist the indigent population with needed resources to aid in prevention of readmissions and support quality in patient outcomes.
- Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively, utilizing proper escalation procedures when appropriate.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of related experience.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
About Us
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice, and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health.
The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, and McLeod Behavioral Health.
About The Team
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply.