SOC WORKER-BS Position Available In Pearl River, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Social Worker assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from health and medical care. Plans, organizes and implements social work services to patients and families. Provides emotional care, advocacy, and maintains effective working relationships with community resources and services. Works closely with and maintains good working relationship with patient Treatment Team. Utilizes the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Will perform duties of Activities Director for swingbed unit and document those activities. Performs other job duties as assigned

Performance Expectations:

Learns and follow various regulatory guidelines Manages daily workload Is proficient at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks Maintains professional relationships with community resources such as Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes, Home Health, Hospice, DME, etc. Adapts to change as necessary Proficient in rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation Appropriatly documents Social Services MDS sections in line with CMS guidelines

Qualifications:

Education/Skills Degree in social work from accredited school of social work; prefer Medical Social Worker. Prefer LCSW and ACSW (Academy of Certified Social Workers) certification. Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.

Work Experience:

Prefer at least one year social work experience in a health-related agency or facility. Certification/Licensure-DUE

UPON HIRE

Current License with the MS Board of Examiners for

Social Workers Mental Demands:

Ability to organize required tasks, cooperate with others, follow policy/procedure, and relate positively and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health professionals, and the general public. Ability to assess clients and initiate and guide others in problem-solving process. Ability to become familiar with community agencies and their policies/procedures. Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as a team member, has initiative, and functions under stress.