Ambulatory Social Worker - Ryan White Program | Jackson

University of Mississippi Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Social Worker Ambulatory for the Ryan White Program at Jackson Medical Mall. The role provides psychosocial support, counseling, and coordination of services for patients and families, including education, referrals, and crisis intervention.

The position includes supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and collaboration on performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and Licensed Social Worker in Mississippi.
• Licensed Master Social Worker from the MS State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists.
• Knowledge of psychosocial methods and assessments for counseling.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and document findings to interpret patient and family needs.
• Coordinate services including group therapy, crisis intervention, referrals and education.
• Supervise LMSWs/students and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care and patient advocacy.
• Maintain records, reports and compliance with departmental guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Assessment

Education

MSW degree

LMSW license (Mississippi)

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Social Worker Ambulatory for the Ryan White Program at Jackson Medical Mall. The role provides psychosocial support, counseling, and coordination of services for patients and families, including education, referrals, and crisis intervention.

The position includes supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and collaboration on performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in a clinical setting.