Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Company: Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksdale
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Assists in the collaboration, research, development,
implementation, revision and reporting of 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.
Requirements Master's degree in social work (MSW) Licensed Master
Social Worker Preferred (LMSW) One (1) year of social work or
resource management experience in an acute healthcare and/or mental
health setting is strongly preferred. Must have a strong working
knowledge of managed care and community resources and resource
management relating to complex medical concerns. Knowledge and
expertise in working with patients with mental health concerns and
psychosocial stressors as relates to facility service lines.
Current licensure in the state of Mississippi is required. BLS
certification is required (or within 30 days of hire into the
position).
Keywords: Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Jackson , Social Worker/Discharge Planner, Healthcare , Clarksdale, Tennessee
