Psychiatric Social Services Assistant

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary The Social Services Assistant reports to the Social Work Manager of the Institute of Psychiatry. Under clinical practice guidance of the Social Work Manager and Licensed Social Worker on the assigned unit, the Social Services Assistant will assist 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 will provide support to the Licensed Social Worker on the assigned unit in way of collateral calls, scheduling outpatient follow-up appointments and assisting with required documentation to facilitate transitions to appropriate level of care. Part-time position - 2 days a week on the Senior Care Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? PRN Cost Center CC000690 CHS - Support Services (IOP) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 16 Work Shift Job Description The Social Services Assistant reports to the Social Work Manager of the Institute of Psychiatry. Under clinical practice guidance of the Social Work Manager and Licensed Social Worker on the assigned unit, the Social Services Assistant will assist 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 will provide support to the Licensed Social Worker on the assigned unit in way of collateral calls, scheduling outpatient follow-up appointments and assisting with required documentation to facilitate transitions to appropriate level of care. Part-time position - 2 days a week on the Senior Care Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry Additional Job Description Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree and one year work experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 to 4 years work experience. Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree and one year work experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 to 4 years work experience. 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

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