Employment Opportunity:

Social Services Specialist III

The North Mississippi State Hospital is searching for a Social Services Specialist III for the Tupelo, Mississippi location in Lee County. This is a full-time Position. The Social Services Specialist (Social Worker) will be responsible for the Management of assigned client casework. The incumbent will support the mission of NMSH to provide the highest quality acute psychiatric care for Northeast Mississippi adults in the process of recovery.

Essential Functions:

This is professional work performed in a medical, mental health or psychiatric setting involving the performance of social services for psychiatric patients of NMSH. The work involves such services as obtaining data for compiling social histories, helping patients in obtaining assistance from private social agencies, counseling patients on problems encountered in an institutional setting, and participating in discharge planning. Incumbents’ work is overseen by a Social Services Manager.

• Conducts admission interviews to assess clients individually or in groups.
• Prepares social histories and evaluations to determine which services are required to meet patients' needs..
• Collaborates with other professionals to coordinate client's treatment plans and Counsels patients/clients/family members concerning the adjustment to treatment plans and/or daily routine .
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client's progress regarding treatment goals.
• Salary: $36,624.00 - $48,256.00 per Year.

Experience/Education Requirements:

Education:

Must be licensed to practice Bachelor's level Social Work (LSW or above) in the State of Mississippi

Documentation Required:

Applicants must attach a valid copy of his/her current social worker license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,624.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are provided and required to wear PPE's.

Work Location: In person