Inpatient Social Worker II: Coordinated Care & Mentorship

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Social Worker II – Inpatient, Coordinated Care to provide psychosocial support and counseling for patients and families. You will coordinate services such as group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, and education, and supervise social work students.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to implement performance improvement initiatives and support patient advocacy and resource navigation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work (MSW).
• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop plans of care.
• Provide or supervise interventions including advocacy, crisis intervention, and education.
• Supervise LMSWs and field instructors for student training.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection and analysis

Problem solving

Education

MSW

Licensed Social Worker (Mississippi)

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Social Worker II – Inpatient, Coordinated Care to provide psychosocial support and counseling for patients and families. You will coordinate services such as group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, and education, and supervise social work students.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to implement performance improvement initiatives and support patient advocacy and resource navigation.