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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

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Job Requisition ID:

R00040000

Job Category:

Allied Health

Organization:

SOM-Peds-Nephrology

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Social Worker II - Pediatrics - Genetics

Job Summary:

To provide patients and family members with psychosocial support and counseling needed to cope with issues which arise from various emotional or physical problems. To coordinate a variety of services including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. To supervise undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Master's degree or higher in Social Work (MSW) and licensed social worker in the state of Mississippi.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Mississippi Licensure (LMSW) required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for counseling and guidance. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to gather, record, and analyze data. Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

Responsibilities:

Conducts and documents detailed psychosocial assessments/evaluations to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient/family. Meets the needs of transplant applicants and donors and/or level ii evaluations to determine mental illness/mental retardation discharge needs. Documents according to departmental guidelines and standards, prepares reports and maintains records as needed.

Reassesses, monitors, and documents needs and interventions. Ensures that medical coverage is obtained by securing the appropriate documentation and materials. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and recommends alternative plans as needed.

Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.

Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes. Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance. Recommends referrals and allocates community resources as appropriate.

Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and analysis, development and participation in continuing education programs, development and editing of policies and procedures, and serving on committees; prepares and maintains applicable reports and records. Attends and participates in staff, committee department and other administrative meetings as directed.

Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to health and social services. Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact on patient care (e.g advance directives, child and elder abuse etc) keep current with social work and health care developments and increase enhancement of job related knowledge.

Act as a liaison to financial counseling to assist patients in the application process for state assistance, charity care or other programs.

Serves as field instructor for social work students and provides supervision to LMSW's for certification as assigned; assists with orientation and mentoring of employees.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)

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Healthcare Social Workers

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Apply online via: https://www.umc.edu/HR/Careers/Careers-Workday.html

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Social Worker II - Pediatrics - Genetics (#585503)

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https://wings.mdes.ms.gov/wings/job/585503

Work Location

2500 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
United States

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Healthcare Social Workers in Mississippi

11%

By 2034, Mississippi will need 11% more "Healthcare Social Workers"

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2024 Average Annual Salary

$53,123

1,422

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1,576

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County	# Employed Now	# Projected	Demand Change Expected by 2034	Expert Salary	Average Salary	Entry Salary
"Healthcare Social Workers"
ADAMS	18	23	28%	$76,710	$56,846	$40,602
ALCORN	13	14	8%	$78,541	$54,101	$39,250
AMITE	2	2	0%	$70,658	$52,374	$37,398
ATTALA	5	7	40%	$69,722	$48,027	$34,840
BENTON	1	1	0%	$65,707	$47,736	$32,594
BOLIVAR	20	22	10%	$71,157	$49,421	$36,338
CALHOUN	3	3	0%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
CARROLL	1	1	0%	$62,109	$43,139	$31,720
CHICKASAW	2	1	-50%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
CHOCTAW	3	4	33%	$67,246	$46,301	$33,592
CLAIBORNE	8	10	25%	$62,130	$46,051	$32,885
CLARKE	3	3	0%	$74,630	$53,643	$39,166
CLAY	6	7	17%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
COAHOMA	12	12	0%	$71,822	$49,878	$36,670
COPIAH	7	6	-14%	$71,885	$53,810	$38,854
COVINGTON	6	7	17%	$69,181	$49,754	$36,338
DESOTO	52	62	19%	$74,838	$54,371	$37,128
FORREST	98	109	11%	$74,797	$53,914	$36,733
FRANKLIN	3	4	33%	$73,382	$54,392	$38,854
GEORGE	6	8	33%	$76,253	$54,829	$40,019
GREENE	1	1	0%	$70,013	$50,357	$36,774
GRENADA	13	15	15%	$71,802	$49,878	$36,670
HANCOCK	8	11	38%	$82,618	$64,210	$44,512
HARRISON	72	81	13%	$72,946	$56,680	$39,291
HINDS	215	197	-8%	$81,328	$60,861	$43,971
HOLMES	7	8	14%	$65,104	$45,240	$33,259
HUMPHREYS	1	1	0%	$62,088	$43,139	$31,720
ISSAQUENA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$62,088	$43,139	$31,720
ITAWAMBA	5	5	0%	$69,888	$48,131	$34,923
JACKSON	38	41	8%	$72,654	$56,472	$39,146
JASPER	2	3	50%	$64,813	$46,613	$34,029
JEFFERSON	1	1	0%	$62,130	$46,051	$32,885
JEFFERSON DAVIS	1	1	0%	$69,118	$49,712	$36,296
JONES	21	23	10%	$72,010	$51,792	$37,814
KEMPER	2	3	50%	$64,813	$46,613	$34,029
LAFAYETTE	29	33	14%	$73,861	$50,898	$36,920
LAMAR	32	35	9%	$75,317	$54,288	$37,003
LAUDERDALE	50	55	10%	$73,986	$53,227	$38,854
LAWRENCE	3	2	-33%	$62,130	$46,051	$32,885
LEAKE	6	7	17%	$66,102	$47,528	$34,694
LEE	72	78	8%	$82,867	$57,075	$41,413
LEFLORE	26	26	0%	$68,474	$47,570	$34,965
LINCOLN	18	20	11%	$70,678	$52,374	$37,419
LOWNDES	27	31	15%	$75,754	$52,187	$37,856
MADISON	52	63	21%	$76,045	$56,950	$41,122
MARION	9	11	22%	$69,888	$50,253	$36,691
MARSHALL	7	10	43%	$68,931	$50,066	$34,195
MONROE	12	13	8%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
MONTGOMERY	5	7	40%	$76,669	$53,248	$39,146
NESHOBA	13	16	23%	$78,874	$56,722	$41,413
NEWTON	6	5	-17%	$71,760	$51,605	$37,690
NOXUBEE	3	4	33%	$77,792	$53,581	$38,854
OKTIBBEHA	23	30	30%	$77,480	$53,373	$38,750
PANOLA	19	24	26%	$75,795	$52,645	$38,709
PEARL RIVER	11	11	0%	$74,838	$53,830	$39,312
PERRY	7	10	43%	$67,018	$48,298	$32,906
PIKE	20	20	0%	$70,574	$52,312	$37,357
PONTOTOC	6	6	0%	$76,502	$52,686	$38,230
PRENTISS	8	10	25%	$67,163	$46,259	$33,571
QUITMAN	3	4	33%	$66,144	$45,947	$33,779
RANKIN	71	77	9%	$82,181	$61,506	$44,408
SCOTT	8	10	25%	$69,430	$49,941	$36,462
SHARKEY	1	1	0%	$74,069	$51,418	$37,731
SIMPSON	17	20	18%	$71,864	$53,810	$38,854
SMITH	1	1	0%	$64,813	$46,613	$34,029
STONE	4	5	25%	$64,896	$46,675	$34,070
SUNFLOWER	21	21	0%	$64,418	$44,741	$32,906
TALLAHATCHIE	4	4	0%	$67,413	$46,821	$34,424
TATE	5	6	20%	$65,707	$47,736	$32,594
TIPPAH	6	6	0%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
TISHOMINGO	5	5	0%	$67,496	$46,488	$33,738
TUNICA	3	5	67%	$69,555	$50,523	$34,507
UNION	12	14	17%	$68,827	$47,403	$34,403
WALTHALL	6	7	17%	$62,192	$46,093	$32,926
WARREN	20	21	5%	$71,053	$52,666	$37,606
WASHINGTON	35	39	11%	$65,416	$45,448	$33,405
WAYNE	5	7	40%	$64,958	$46,717	$34,112
WEBSTER	4	4	0%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
WILKINSON	2	2	0%	$62,130	$46,051	$32,885
WINSTON	7	8	14%	$67,122	$46,238	$33,550
YALOBUSHA	2	2	0%	$68,349	$47,486	$34,902
YAZOO	9	10	11%	$71,822	$53,768	$38,834

Social Worker II - Pediatrics - Genetics #585503

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