Social Worker - Ambulatory

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker - Ambulatory provides psychosocial support and counseling to patients and family members coping with emotional or physical problems. The role coordinates services including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement support, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, implementation of care, and psychosocial assessments. The social worker also supervises undergraduate and graduate students and collaborates on performance improvement initiatives. The position conducts and documents psychosocial assessments, evaluates patient and family needs, coordinates and reassesses plans of care, and works with patients, families, healthcare teams, and community agencies to support positive outcomes. It also contributes to performance improvement, staff and student development, and the maintenance of relevant records, reports, policies, and community relationships. This is a full-time, grant-funded, salaried role at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Main Campus in Jackson, with a day shift.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Social Work (MSW).
Licensed Social Worker in the State of Mississippi.
Licensed Master Social Worker credential from the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, psychosocial methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating physical and mental dysfunctions, and for counseling and guidance.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to gather, record, and analyze data.
Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document detailed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of patients' and families' social, environmental, and medical needs.
Meet the needs of transplant applicants and donors and/or conduct Level II evaluations to determine mental illness or intellectual disability-related discharge needs.
Document according to departmental guidelines, prepare reports, and maintain records.
Reassess, monitor, and document needs and interventions.
Secure appropriate documentation and materials to ensure medical coverage is obtained.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans of care and recommend alternatives when needed.
Provide or supervise care interventions, including resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement support, therapy, and counseling as appropriate.
Collaborate with the healthcare team and involve patients and/or families in developing and implementing plans.
Work with healthcare team members to facilitate interdisciplinary patient care and positive outcomes.
Recommend referrals and allocate community resources as appropriate.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and analysis, continuing education, policy and procedure development and editing, and committee service.
Prepare and maintain applicable reports and records.
Attend and participate in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings as directed.
Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies, and participate in area health and social services activities.
Maintain knowledge of medical and legal issues affecting patient care, including advance directives and child and elder abuse, and keep current with social work and healthcare developments.
Liaise with financial counseling to assist patients with applications for state assistance, charity care, or other programs.
Serve as a field instructor for social work students and supervise LMSWs seeking certification as assigned.
Assist with employee orientation and mentoring.