Licensed Master Social Worker

Job Summary: The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive social work services to patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients for physical, psychosocial and/or socioeconomic needs identified through SDOH screening or provider referral. The LMSW educates patients on community resources, completes appropriate referrals and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address patients’ medical and psychosocial needs. The Licensed Master Social Worker demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups, while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. The LMSW demonstrates the ability to be a team member. This position is under the direct supervision of the Population Health Manager.

Education/Skills - Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in social work, counseling, psychology or marriage and family therapy

Work Experience - Two years work experience in mental health services

Certification/Licensure - Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Mississippi

Mental Demands - Provision of clinical services consistent with training and credentials. Ability to work effectively with assigned client populations. Maintenance of client health records Demonstrate skill of written and oral communications. Adhere to timeliness

Physical and Environmental Demands - Must continuously listen, visualize, and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability for simple grasping and speed work. Must demonstrate positive personal attributes such as professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Must frequently sit, squat, reach, and use both right and left forearm rotation and walk. Must occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person