Social Work Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health
State of Mississippi
$37,461.00 - $39,540.80 Annually
Location37 - LAMAR COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job NumberL
0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date10/21/2026
11/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary$37,461.00
$39,540.80
About the AgencySouth Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties.
South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties.
Whatyou’ll need to be Successful
Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion.
Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
- Requires a bachelor's degree
- Requires 0 to 2 years of relevant social work experience.
- Requires valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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