North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a per diem / prn job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Social Worker
- Discipline: Social Work
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
**Patient Care/Assessment:**
* Assess social and emotional factors relating to/affecting health status of patient
* Assess/identify patient/family needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals
* Meet with patient for routine follow up visits
**Care Planning:**
* Identify and evaluate high-risk patient situations
* Identifyneeds and develop plans to improve the well-being of the patient
* Discuss options with patients/family members
* Research and refer clients to community resources (i.e. food stamps, child care, and health care)
* Assist patients with government agencies (i.e. apply for and receive Medicare benefits)
* Complete referrals as needed
**Liaison:**
* Serves as a liaison between patient(s) and community resource providers
**Education:**
* Educates patient/family members on services to help with the management of illnesses and/or diseases
* Participates in staff and/or community educational programs
**Reporting/Recordkeeping:**
* Accurately and efficiently document patient treatment plans, goals, and intervention(s) per Departmental Guidelines
**Requirements:**
* Masters Degree in Social Work.
* Currently be a Licensed Medical Social Worker in the State of Mississippi required.
* Minimum of five years of experience in a health care setting as therapist required.
* Must be knowledgeable various therapy techniques.
* Must be knowledgeable of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
* Must work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-00074H. Posted job title: Oncology Social Worker- Prn
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the you you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you your talents, your perspectives and your passions and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. Were committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate why our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art womens and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.