Inpatient Social Worker II - MSW Licensed

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

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Batson Children’s inpatient social work team seeks a Social Worker II to provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families. The role coordinates services, participates in performance improvement, and collaborates with the healthcare team to address complex medical and emotional needs.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and Mississippi licensure as a Licensed Social Worker.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work and MS Licensed Social Worker required.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed psychosocial assessments and document findings.
• Provide inpatient psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Coordinate services, crisis intervention, referrals, and education.
• Supervise LMSWs and field students as assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and policy development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Psychosocial assessments

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Batson Children’s inpatient social work team seeks a Social Worker II to provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families. The role coordinates services, participates in performance improvement, and collaborates with the healthcare team to address complex medical and emotional needs.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and Mississippi licensure as a Licensed Social Worker.