Social Worker Care Coordinator (Discharge Planning)
Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Social Worker – Care Coordinator (Discharge Planning)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Social Worker Case Managers (LMSW or LCSW) for a Level 1 Trauma center. Role focuses on inpatient/acute care case management and discharge planning in a large medical center setting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker license in Mississippi
• LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker (2 years of experience)
• LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in a(n) Inpatient setting
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker experience
• Case Management experience
• Experience with Epic

Work Schedule & Environment

• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Rotating schedule: 7a-7p every Wednesday & Thursday and every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• No weekend requirement outside of scheduled shifts
• Holiday shifts rotated as needed
• Case load: 15-20 patients/consults per day
• Dress code: Any color scrubs or business professional attire
• Department orientation: 2 weeks including general facility orientation
• Will work alongside case management team; no solo work

Additional Information

• Fingerprint background check required; remote process takes 10 days or in-person at local campuses the week prior to start
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travelers
• Collaboration with Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy for discharge planning as needed
• Facility handles complex patient placements with limited financial assistance criteria for uninsured or underinsured patients

Interview Process

• Virtual interview via Webex (20-30 minutes) within 72 business hours of application
• Candidates must provide specific availability for on-camera interview

This position is ideal for highly experienced social workers with strong acute inpatient case management and discharge planning skills looking to work in a fast-paced, large Level 1 trauma center environment.