Tuberculosis Social Worker

Position: Tuberculosis Social Worker - 61006629
Location: Cayce

Salary: $50,300.00 - $58,843.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:  / 183280
Agency: SCDPH-PH Region-Upstate
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: GB75
Position Number::  / 183280
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
08
Hiring Range - Min.: $50,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $58,843.00
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, youmust submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Th equality of the application if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Th equality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal record checkwill be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the state closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
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This is a Repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply
Under general supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) Unit Manager, provides social work services for persons receiving care for TB. Works with the TB Nurse Case Manager to promote completion of recommended treatment to include providing medication delivery for treatment of TB infection and/or disease, assists patient with initiation of Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT).

Provides counseling, emotional/mental health support and linkage to care to clients dealing with various health issues, including chronic illness, mental health disorders, and substance use concerns. Provide psychosocial assessment, treatment and follow-up services to a diverse population of clients and their contacts to include substance abuse and mental health needs. Provides short-term therapy to assist individuals/families adjust to health-related problems, assists clients in developing long range plans to address health problems, makes appropriate referrals to community resources and develops discharge plans when social work services end.

Goals and treatment plans are set in collaboration with the individual/family. Documentation will meet policy standards and patient confidentiality will be maintained. Provide patient education, initiate referrals and counsel individuals, caregivers and families in the clinic, household and community settings. Assists with contact investigations as needed. Facilitates patient access to community resources and assists in discovering resources for persons with active and suspected TB or Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI);

participates in the development of social work program policies as indicated.
Provides medication delivery for treatment of TB infection and/or disease, assists patient with initiation of VDOT, and notifies Nurse Case Manager immediately of any missed appointments. Utilizes incentives and enablers to assist with adherence. Provides groceries and transportation with TB Unit Manager approval. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities such as record reviews, program evaluations, team meetings, etc. Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency standards including documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), weekly reports, etc.

Conducts Social Work (SW) peer audits as designated. Assists with agency shelter operations, and client emergency response including First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts. Other duties as assigned
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board.
Agency Additional Requirements: Must have a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of SW Education and be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the SC Board of Social Work. Must have a valid driver's license. May be required to use personal vehicle. Must be able to make home visits.

May need to use stairs to…