Patient Advocate (Social Worker)

State of Mississippi; Meridian (MS); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Mississippi’s East Mississippi State Hospital in Lauderdale County, MS seeks a Patient Advocate (Social Worker) to support patients and families within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes safety, recovery-focused care, and adherence to state standards.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree (and may need a social worker license) with 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to compliance and quality improvement in a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required with 1–3 years of experience.
• Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
• Must communicate effectively with leadership, licensing agencies, legal representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Professionalism, organization, attention to detail, follow-through and commitment to compliance are essential.

Kenntnisse

Sound judgment

Effective communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Follow-through

Compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Social worker license

Jobbeschreibung

Patient Advocate (Social Worker) in 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Job Number

9797-0372-20261027LAUD

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

10/27/2026

11/3/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Full-Time

Location

38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

$59,049.90

About the Agency

East Mississippi State Hospital is a state-operated psychiatric facility under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, providing comprehensive inpatient and residential mental health services to individuals across the region. EMSH serves a diverse population through a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes safety, quality care, and recovery-focused treatment. In addition to psychiatric services, the hospital supports multiple programs and facilities dedicated to meeting the complex clinical and operational needs of those we serve, while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.

What you’ll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position sound judgment. The employee should be able to communicate effectively with leadership, licensing agencies, legal representatives, and internal stakeholders. Success in this role also requires professionalism, organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and a strong commitment to compliance, quality improvement, policy integrity, and the effective operation of EMSH services.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201