ER Social Worker II: Crisis & Advocacy Lead

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Social Worker II in the Emergency Department to provide psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and coordinated care for patients and families. The role includes supervising students and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Education requires a MSW and MS licensure; the position emphasizes advocacy, biopsychosocial assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• MSW degree and MS Social Worker licensure in Mississippi.
• Licensed Master Social Worker by the MS State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists.
• Clinical work with diverse populations and groups; biopsychosocial assessments.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention for ED patients and families.
• Coordinate referrals, resources, and post-discharge planning.
• Supervise social work students and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for patients and participate in education and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical work

Biopsychosocial assessments

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW degree

MS licensure

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Social Worker II in the Emergency Department to provide psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and coordinated care for patients and families. The role includes supervising students and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Education requires a MSW and MS licensure; the position emphasizes advocacy, biopsychosocial assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, comprehensive care.