SOCIAL WORKER - SCH SOCIAL SERVICES

South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS, is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and coordination of community resources for patients and families. This role supports discharge planning, emotional well-being, and continuity of care within the hospital setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification; prior hospital social work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• Licensed or license-eligible per state requirements
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and coordination of community resources.
• Supports continuity of care, discharge planning, and emotional well-being in the hospital setting.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams; maintains accurate documentation.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

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Full Time Professionals Laurel, MS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1974

Medical Social Worker

Job Title:

Medical Social Worker

Department:

SCH Social Services

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and coordination of community resources for patients and families. Supports continuity of care, discharge planning, and emotional well-being in the hospital setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required
• Licensed or license-eligible per state requirements
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital or healthcare social work experience preferred
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute community resources
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Advocate for patient rights and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.