Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)Locations: Columbia, Lexington, South CarolinaDepartments: Social Work, Clinical & Research Support ServicesEmployment Type: Full TimeJob Description Summary: Under clinical practice guidance of the Social Work Supervisor, the Social Worker assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes.Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type: EmployeeWorker Sub-Type: RegularCost Center: CC006016 MCP - Lexington County Detention CenterPay Rate Type: HourlyPay Grade: Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36Work Shift: Day ShiftJob Description: Assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The Social Worker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions.Education: Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Credentials: MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred.Additional Job Description: Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer sponsored retirement plan; paid time off and extended sick leave; paid parental leave; disability insurance plan options; continuous professional and clinical training; competitive pay; annual merit increase; wellbeing resources; tuition reimbursement; employee perks and discounts; employee referral program; flexible schedule options; certification incentive program.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.