Oncology Social Worker, Starkville, Full Time

Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team. #WhatConnectsYou Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Medical Social Worker at North Mississippi Health Services plays a pivotal role by coordinating assessment of psychosocial factors, providing direct case work, evaluating patient/family response to treatment, and communicating with patients, staff, and physicians. The Medical Social Worker is responsible for documenting patient care, providing mental health services, and managing patient care fund budget. Extensive interaction with patients, families, hospital employees, physicians, and community resources necessitates strong human relations skills. JOB FUNCTIONS Supervisory: Occasionally assesses the Social Worker’s (BSW) treatment plans and quality of care. Coordination: Coordinates assessment of psychosocial factors, direct case work, and community networking. Evaluation: Evaluates psychosocial issues and patient/family response to treatment. Evaluates support systems and the strengths and weaknesses of the patient/caregiver environment. Communication: Communicates goal progression and plan of care to patients, staff and physicians. Communicates agency mission and services to potential referral sources. Records: Documents all patient care activities in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Master's Degree In Social Work or Social Work Education Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure current state license based on location of facility Upon Hire Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 1-3 years Minimum of one year experience in a health care setting Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Must be knowledgeable of basic medical terminology and major medical diagnoses. Required N/A Must be knowledgeable of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Required N/A Must have the ability to identify the appropriate needs and care of the patients served in Home Health and Hospice (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Required N/A Must work independently with minimal guidance and supervision. Required N/A Provides direct case work services. Required N/A Provides mental health services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders for patients. Required N/A Assesses the psychosocial factors. Required N/A Documents all visits and counseling. Required N/A Assists in identifying department goals. Required N/A Performs work assignment according to rules and regulations. Required N/A Attends in-service education programs, staff conferences, community resource meetings, and workshops. Required N/A Assumes additional duties as needed. Required N/A Oversees Social Worker (BSW) one time a month and conducts performance reviews. Required N/A Manages patient care fund budget, expenditures and record keeping. Required N/A Must work cooperatively and collaboratively with clinical/medical staff, office manager, all hospital and community agency personnel to enhance social services to patients/families, hospital and community. Required N/A Time management is essential to ensure the patient’s needs are met in a timely manner. Required N/A Must possess assessment skills in order to properly identify patients’ needs and act accordingly. Required N/A Works with a wide variety of patients and home situations in order to assure quality patient care. Required N/A Must develop good working relationships with patients and their families. Required N/A Must contribute to a positive image of the Home Health and Hospice Department and North Mississippi Medical Center. Required N/A Must be an advocate for the patients and the Agency and work accordingly with community, state and federal resources Required N/A Extensive interaction with patients, family members, hospital/clinical employees, physicians, community resources, office manager and Administration. Required N/A SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: Approval Responsibility: P & L Responsibility: Assets Controlled: Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility Primary Budget Responsibility: Shared Budget Responsibility: