Medical Social Worker Jobs in Mississippi
Medical Social Worker jobs in Mississippi are open across Jackson, Laurel, and Southaven and other Mississippi metros, with employers like University of Mississippi Medical Center, Fresenius Medical Care, and South Central Regional Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title:
Medical Social Worker
Department:
Social Services
Full Time/PRN:
PRN
Job Summary
Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and coordination of community resources for patients and families. Supports continuity of care, discharge planning, and emotional well-being in the hospital setting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required
- Licensed or license-eligible per state requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning
Preferred Qualifications
- Hospital or healthcare social work experience preferred
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
- Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute community resources
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Advocate for patient rights and continuity of care
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
- Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
- Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Medical Social Worker
Job Title:
Medical Social Worker
Department:
Social Services
Full Time/PRN:
PRN
Job Summary
Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and coordination of community resources for patients and families. Supports continuity of care, discharge planning, and emotional well-being in the hospital setting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required
- Licensed or license-eligible per state requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning
Preferred Qualifications
- Hospital or healthcare social work experience preferred
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
- Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute community resources
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Advocate for patient rights and continuity of care
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
- Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
- Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Medical Social Worker Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Mississippi Medical Center3
- Fresenius Medical Care1
- South Central Regional Medical Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Education2
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs across Mississippi.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current state social work licensure (LSW, LCSW, or equivalent)
- Experience with discharge planning and care coordination in clinical settings
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Meditech
- Knowledge of community resources, insurance systems, and benefits navigation
- BLS or CPR certification required by many hospital and acute care employers
Medical Social Worker Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical social worker jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 5+ medical social worker openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jackson, Laurel, and Southaven. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
Which Mississippi cities have the most medical social worker jobs?
Jackson, Laurel, and Southaven have the most medical social worker openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical social workers in Mississippi?
Employers hiring medical social workers in Mississippi include University of Mississippi Medical Center, Fresenius Medical Care, and South Central Regional Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical social worker jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of medical social worker openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for medical social worker jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to medical social worker jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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