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Simpson General Hospital

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About the Agency&#160; The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families.&#160; About the Position Social Services Specialist Positions at this level work under the supervision of higher levels to create and/or maintain a service plan throughout the duration of a case, including performing assessments, coordinating, and may deliver direct services with community partners and documenting all relevant activities, actions taken, and contacts involved with a case. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. What You'll Need to Be Successful Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self-efficacy beliefs about the ability to work with clients to produce positive client outcomes. Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment. Benefits Health/Prescription&#160;Insurance&#160; Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state&#8217;s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at&#160;<a href="http://knowyourbenefits.dfa.state.ms.us/" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">Know Your Benefits</a>. &#160; Wellness Benefits&#160; Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.&#160;This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. &#160; Life Insurance&#160; All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee&#8217;s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. 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Tuition Reimbursement&#160; Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.&#160;Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. &#160; Career Development Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.&#160;Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. &#160; Promotional Opportunities&#160; Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.&#160;Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders&#160; Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.&#160;These career ladders can increase an individual&#8217;s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. &#160;

Social Services Specialist

Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience; social worker license may be required.

<h2>Join Our Team at SGH – Where Compassion Meets Community Care</h2>
At SGH, we take pride in delivering high-quality healthcare in a warm, hometown environment. We're currently seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) to join our dedicated Behavioral Health team.
<h3>Position: LMSW / LCSW</h3>
Work Location: Simpson General Hospital, Mendenhall, MS 39114 Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: RN Supervisor and Director of Nursing Department: Senior Care – Geri-Psych Unit
<h3>What You'll Do:</h3>
As a Social Worker at SGH, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients through:
<ul>
<li>Conducting bio-psychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans</li>
<li>Leading group therapy and psycho-educational sessions</li>
<li>Providing individual and family counseling</li>
<li>Managing admissions, discharges, and case management</li>
<li>Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care</li>
<li>Supporting program development and evaluation</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We're Looking For:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Education: Master's Degree in Social Work</li>
<li>Licensure: Active LMSW or LCSW license in Mississippi (Required)</li>
<li>Experience: 2+ years in acute healthcare or mental health settings (Preferred)</li>
<li>Certifications: Current CPR/BLS (Required)</li>
<li>Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills</li>
<li>Commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality</li>
</ul>
<h3>Physical Requirements:</h3>
This role requires mobility, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. You'll need to be comfortable standing, walking, bending, and communicating clearly throughout the day.
<h3>Ready to Make a Difference?</h3>
If you're passionate about behavioral health and want to work in a community-focused setting, we'd love to hear from you!
Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life AD&amp;D, PTO, STO, 403(b) Plan, and supplemental insurance options.

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) - Full Time

MSW with LMSW or LCSW (Mississippi) and 2+ years in healthcare/mental health; CPR/BLS; strong leadership and communication.

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