Position Summary:
- Assists in the collaboration, research development, implementation, revision, and reporting to the resource management program. Collaborating through the multidisciplinary patient care team ensures coordination of patient care through the development of patient population specific plans of care to address the physical and psychosocial needs in the discharge planning process. Provides assessment and crisis intervention; plans, organizes, and implements social work services for patients and families. Provides long-term care planning, patient education and arranges for post-hospitalization services in accordance with the provision of care after discharge. Responsible for complex discharge planning.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work is required.
Experience Requirements:
- Two (2) years of social work or resource management experience in acute healthcare and/or mental health setting is strongly preferred. Must have a strong working knowledge of managed care and knowledge and expertise in working with patients with mental health concerns and psychosocial stressors as relates to facility service lines.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Current license in the state Mississippi is required. CPR/BLS (required).