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Research Medical Center lists this Social Worker Lead opportunity in charleston, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Social Worker Opportunity
Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Social Worker you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare, and located in the beautiful and historic town of Charleston, South Carolina!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Lead Social Worker is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs, providing community service coordination for identified patient populations, and providing support and crisis intervention where indicated. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post-acute care providers. The social worker creates and facilitates timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The social worker facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care and identifies, addresses, and tracks barriers to patient throughput. In addition, the medical Social Worker team lead provides orientation and mentorship to new and existing staff, collaborates with the Director of Case Management in the hiring and interview process for new professional staff and manages a limited case load in addition to providing guidance and consultation to social work staff. Excellent analytical and team building skills as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently is required.
What qualifications you will need:
A Master's Degree in Social Work is required
Licensure as a LMSW or a LCSW is preferred
Prior experience as a Social Worker is required
Prior experience in the acute care/hospital setting is strongly preferred
Benefits
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.
Key Highlights
Award-winning Heart Center
Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region's only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes
Expanded Emergency Access
In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:
Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
James Island Emergency (Charleston)
Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!
Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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