<p>Social Worker, LMSW - PRN (As Needed) - Hospice Homecare (Florence)</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Job Summary: Social Workers are responsible for providing 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.</p> <ul> <li>Collaboratively works with interdisciplinary teams to ensure completion of patient specific care plan and post-acute needs. </li><li>Effectively collaborates with community resources to align patients with available resources. Assists with referrals for community-based resources. </li><li>Completes required governmental assessments and level of care documents. </li><li>Provides counseling services to patients and families when appropriate. </li><li>Assists with various populations across the organization to ensure proper resources and support including but not limited to APS, CPS, DSS, disability based on identified patient safety and needs. Assists indigent population with needed resources to aid in prevention of readmissions and support quality in patient outcomes. </li><li>Consistently handles customer complaints promptly and effectively when problems encountered. Utilizes proper escalation procedures when appropriate. </li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed). This position is for Florence.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>1- 3 years related experience, computer literacy, excellent communication and writing skills. </li></ul> <p>Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Masters Degree in Social Work</p> </li><li> <p>SC Licensed Master Social Work</p> </li><li> <p>Must possess a current valid SC driver's license and automobile insurance as required by law. Must be at least 21 years old to be covered under McLeod Health's fleet vehicle insurance policy. Must meet McLeod policy for driving eligibility. License and registration as required by state law.</p> </li><li> <p>Possession of professional liability insurance is encouraged.</p> </li></ul> <p>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 also 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.</p> <p>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 online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.</p>