Tuberculosis Social Worker

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Under general supervision of the 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 Tuberculosis (TB) or Latent TB 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 Video Directly Observed Therapy (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 patient record (Electronic Health Record), required agency reports, weekly reports, etc.
• Conducts Social Work 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.

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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. Licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) or a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (Board).

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

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