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Tuberculosis Social Worker - 61006629
State of South CarolinaRichland County, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026
💰 $55,000/yr($53,000/yr – $55,000/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 191995
Department: Department of Public Health
Division: Health Promotion and Services
Job classification: Social Worker
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Public Health
Summary
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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).
Social Work Services:
- 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.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP):
- 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.
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP):
- 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.
Administrative Duties:
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities such as record reviews, program evaluations, team meetings, etc.
Administrative Duties:
- 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.
Emergency Response:
- 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:
- Other duties as assigned.
Emergency Response:
- 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:
- Other duties as assigned.
Examples of duties
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. 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).
Agency Additional Requirements: Must be a 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 enter client homes and/or encounter domestic animals. Significant travel and/or overnight stay within the state may be required. May require flexible work hours. Must be able to pass a fit test and be able to use appropriate respiratory protective equipment. Employee will be in contact with infectious or potentially infectious tuberculosis (TB) cases/suspects. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR/First Aid certification w
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