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
* 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.

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. We’re 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 women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.