About this opportunity
South Central Health System lists this SOCIAL WORKER - SCH SOCIAL SERVICES opportunity in laurel, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Social Worker
Medical Social Worker
SCH Social Services
Full Time
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.
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
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
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.
Worksite address
laurel, MS, 39441, US
Who can apply
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