Ambulatory Social Worker (MSW) | Family & Community Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Social Worker - Ambulatory to provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families, coordinate group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, prevention, education, and psychosocial assessments.

The role also involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, collaborating on performance improvement initiatives, and working with the health care team to develop and implement care plans.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work (MSW) and Licensed Social Worker in Mississippi.
• Licensed MSW with Mississippi State Board certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents detailed psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret needs of the patient/family.
• Meets transplant applicants and donors for mental health evaluations as needed.
• Documents according to departmental guidelines and maintains records.
• Reassesses and monitors needs and interventions.
• Provides plan of care interventions including resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, education, and counseling.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and involves patient/family in plans.
• Attends staff and committee meetings and participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data gathering and analysis

Problem solving

Counseling and guidance

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Social Worker (MS State Board)

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Social Worker - Ambulatory to provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families, coordinate group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, prevention, education, and psychosocial assessments.

The role also involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, collaborating on performance improvement initiatives, and working with the health care team to develop and implement care plans.