Social Worker II - Adult

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a licensed MSW to conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate support for transplant patients and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documentation, and adherence to policies while advocating for patient needs.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work and Mississippi LMSW licensure, with responsibilities spanning care planning, community resource coordination, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in social work (MSW).
• Licensed social worker in Mississippi (LMSW).
• Strong communication and counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents detailed psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient/family.
• Reassesses, monitors, and documents needs and interventions; ensures medical coverage documentation is obtained.
• Provides or supervises plan of care interventions including resource/referral, crisis intervention, education, patient advocacy, and counseling.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate interdisciplinary care and positive outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and related committee work.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data gathering & analysis

Problem solving

Education

MSW degree with licensure

Job description

Full-time Description

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Master's degree or higher in social work (MSW) and licensed social worker in the State of Mississippi.

Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required

Mississippi licensure (LMSW) required.