Social Worker Master of Social Work

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Upon joining our Home Health team, each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible, and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise.

Job Summary:

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 South Carolina driver’s license, with a good driving record required.

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.

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting/moving patients.  Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs. Intermittent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Home Health Services - Medical Social Workers - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].