Lead Social Worker (LMSW)

Job Description Summary

Seeking full-time Lead LMSW for our new MUSC Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005493 LBH - Case Mgmt

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Social Work Lead reports to the Director of Case Management and/or Manager of Case Management. Under general supervision, the Social Work Supervisor provides professional supervision and direction to care team members in the Case Management Department to achieve the best clinical outcomes for patient groups. This position serves as a clinical expert and resource related to Case Management, discharge planning, and care transitions. This position has a team of social workers who report directly to them. 

Education: 

Master’s Degree in Social Work and two year’s’ case management work experience required; Supervisory experience preferred. Licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work. Case Management Society of America (CMSA) or American Case Management Association (ACMA) certification preferred. 

Experience:
2 or more years' experience of LMSW in hospital setting.

Additional Job Description

Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion will serve as a regional behavioral health center and include a combination of triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services that will expand much-needed behavioral health resources in the Pee Dee region. Once built, the center will occupy the site of an MUSC-owned property currently known as the Cedar Tower campus on E. Cedar Street in Florence. The project was coordinated through an advisory committee convened by South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robby Kerr. (Opening October 2025)

The MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion features will include:

• A rapid access center to provide walk-in triage and assessment and offer transition to care.
• Telepsychiatry services to strengthen access to psychiatric services throughout the region.
• Sixteen adult and four adolescent beds for crisis services to rapidly stabilize patients.
• Outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health clinics.
• A 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit to treat patients needing more acute care, including the transfer of the 23 psychiatric hospital beds at the McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington to the new facility.

The behavioral health center develops individualized treatment plans. Services and treatments include:

Services

• Mental Health Services
• Addiction Services
• Therapy

About Florence, SC: “Florence, South Carolina, is a city that blends a fascinating history with a vibrant present. From its humble beginnings as a railroad town to its thriving arts scene and diverse economy, Florence has become a destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Florence is sure to captivate your heart and leave you wanting to explore more.” (quote from hollymelody.com). For more information, please visit About Florence – Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (flochamber.com)

Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

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.

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