Social Worker - Inpatient - Batson Children's

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC's Batson Children's Hospital is seeking a Social Worker - Inpatient to provide psychosocial support to patients and families, coordinate services and supervise students.

The role focuses on counseling, crisis intervention, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Applicants must have MSW and Mississippi licensure as an MSW, with strong communication and data/documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and state licensure as an MSW in Mississippi.
• Licensed Master Social Worker with Mississippi State Board licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to interpret patient/family needs.
• Monitors and documents care needs; ensures required medical coverage.
• Provides care interventions: advocacy, crisis intervention, bereavement, counseling.
• Collaborates with the health team to develop and implement plans.
• Engages in performance improvement, data collection, and policy updates.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and liaises with agencies.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Social Worker (MSW) - Mississippi

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053234

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Children's Social Work

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Social Worker - Inpatient - Batson Children's

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 & 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 me