Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) - Emergency Room

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Summary Make a Difference Where It Matters Most – Emergency Room Social Worker (LMSW) When every second counts, so does compassion. Are you driven to support people through some of the most intense and vulnerable moments of their lives? Join our Emergency Department team as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) and become a vital source of stability, advocacy, and care when patients and families need it most. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001480 LAN - Emergency Dept (LMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

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In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you won’t just provide support—you’ll be a lifeline. You’ll help patients navigate emotional crises, guide families through uncertainty, and collaborate with medical teams to ensure truly holistic care. What You’ll Do Conduct meaningful assessments to understand patients’ social, emotional, and environmental needs Provide immediate crisis intervention in high-stress, time-sensitive situations Develop and coordinate personalized care and discharge plans Support patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, and hospitalization Act as an advocate, ensuring patients receive the resources and support they deserve Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care Why This Role Stands Out Work at the frontline of care where your impact is immediate and visible Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven emergency department team Use both your clinical expertise and human connection skills every single day No two days are the same—your work will challenge and inspire you Additional

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Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program 2–4 years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or related field Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of South Carolina Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification with American Heart Association required or must obtain upon hire If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.