General Summary: The Social Worker assists in providing direct care and management to all patients and their families including psychosocial program development; assessments; group therapy; individual therapy; family therapy; discharge planning utilizing appropriate resources; and active participation in the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Essential Functions:

• Performs bio-psychosocial assessments, gathering information from patients and significant others as appropriate.
• Direct patient care in clinical setting.
• Active participation of interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Assists with development of Master Treatment Planning and reviews of all patients.
• Assesses home environment and offers recommendations for treatment team to patient and family/significant others with assistance as needed in resolving issues that impact patient care.
• Utilizes all community resources recommended by treatment team to assist patient in discharge needs.
• Assists with the Partial Hospitalization Program problem identification and problem solving to provide continuous quality patient care.
• Continuously monitors patient care activities.
• Utilizes effective communication skills with staff, patients, and family members.
• Abides by Social Work Code of Ethics and policies and procedures of employer in providing quality patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Must have clinical license in the State of Mississippi.
• A minimum of two years of psychiatric experience which includes group, individual, and family therapy, preferred.
• Must maintain current license.

Physical Requirements:

• Hospital, medical centers, health clinic office setting.
• Some travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Displays positive attitude toward staff, patient, and family members.
• Utilizes appropriate line of authority.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Abides by policies and procedures established by employer.