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Job Description Summary
The Licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) reports to the Division Director. Provide a wide variety of direct therapeutic social worker services in an outpatient psychiatric setting for a complex caseload of patients including psychosocial assessment, active treatment, case management, and related documentation in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.Entity
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CC001046 COM PSYCH Forensics CCPay Rate Type
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Health-29Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) reports to the Division Director. Provide a wide variety of direct therapeutic social worker services in an outpatient psychiatric setting for a complex caseload of patients including psychosocial assessment, active treatment, case management, and related documentation in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Required Minimum Training and Education
Master’s degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or from a social work program or social welfare program offered by a regionally accredited institution and three years professional social work experience, one of which must have included supervisory or administrative experience. Master's degree in counseling from an accredited counseling program.
Preferred experience
Previous LISW or LPC experience preferred. Hospital experience in the area of Psychiatry is preferred.
Degree of Supervision
LISW or LPC will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Must have a active/valid South Carolina (SC) LPC or LISW license or be eligible to get these licenses before credentialing date and start date.
Job Duties/Tasks
35% - Provides individual and group therapy to adult patients in an outpatient community psychiatry treatment clinic located within an academic medical center.
35% - Interviews client, family and any other providers to assess the patient's level of functioning, strengths and deficits, and emotional status. Develops a comprehensive picture of the client's service and treatment needs.
30% - Serves as a member of the treatment team in the diagnostic evaluation of clients and the identification of treatment objectives.
Physical Requirements
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
Additional Job Description
Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in social work or counseling from an accredited program. Work Experience: 4-6 years
Licensure: Current SC LISW or LPC license
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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About Medical University of South Carolina
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond.
In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
What you'll do
- The Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor provides direct therapeutic services in an outpatient psychiatric setting, managing a complex caseload of patients. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, active treatment, case management, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
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