Per Diem / PRN Social Work - Social Worker
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

**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
* Identify needs 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:**

* Master’s 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.