MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER - SOCIAL SERVICES Job at South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel, MS

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  • South Central Regional Medical Center
  • Laurel, MS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Social WorkerJob Title:

Medical Social Worker

Department:

Social Services

Full Time/PRN:

PRN

Job Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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
Preferred Qualifications

  • Hospital or healthcare social work experience preferred
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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
Physical Requirements

  • 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Relief

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