Social Worker - Ambulatory

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Social Worker - Ambulatory to provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families, coordinate group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, prevention, education, and psychosocial assessments.

The role also involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, collaborating on performance improvement initiatives, and working with the health care team to develop and implement care plans.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work (MSW) and Licensed Social Worker in Mississippi.
• Licensed MSW with Mississippi State Board certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents detailed psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret needs of the patient/family.
• Meets transplant applicants and donors for mental health evaluations as needed.
• Documents according to departmental guidelines and maintains records.
• Reassesses and monitors needs and interventions.
• Provides plan of care interventions including resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, education, and counseling.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and involves patient/family in plans.
• Attends staff and committee meetings and participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data gathering and analysis

Problem solving

Counseling and guidance

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Social Worker (MS State Board)

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker - Ambulatory

Job Requisition ID

R00054497

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

SOM-Peds-CAY

Care Team

A

Location

Main Campus Jackson

Job Summary

To provide patients and family members with psychosocial support and counseling needed to cope with issues which arise from various emotional or physical problems. To coordinate a variety of services including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. To supervise undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: Master's Degree or higher in Social Work (MSW) and Licensed Social Worker in the State of Mississippi. Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: Licensed Master Social Worker from the MS State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for counseling and guidance.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to gather, record, and analyze data.
• Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents detailed psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient/family.
• Meets the needs of transplant applicants and donors and/or level ii evaluations to determine mental illness/mental retardation discharge needs.
• Documents according to departmental guidelines and standards, prepares reports and maintains records as needed.
• Reassesses, monitors, and documents needs and interventions.
• Ensures that medical coverage is obtained by securing the appropriate documentation and materials.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and recommends alternative plans as needed.
• Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.
• Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance.
• Recommends referrals and allocates community resources as appropriate.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and analysis, development and participation in continuing education programs, development and editing of policies and procedures, and serving on committees; prepares and maintains applicable reports and records.
• Attends and participates in staff, committee department and other administrative meetings as directed.
• Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to health and social services.
• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact on patient care (E.G. Advance directives, child and elder abuse etc.) keep current with social work and health care developments and increase enhancement of job related knowledge.
• Act as a liaison to financial counseling to assist patients in the application process for state assistance, charity care or other programs.
• Serves as field instructor for social work students and provides supervision to LMSW's for certification as assigned; Assists with orientation and mentoring of employees.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: Yes

Job Posting Date

10/26/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)

open until filled if no date specified

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