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Social Work Assistant in 37 - LAMAR COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded. State of Mississippi $37,461.00 - $39,540.80 Annually Location 37 - LAMAR COUNTY, MS Full-Time Job Number 9796-0372-20261021L

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date 10/21/2026 11/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) Agency Minimum Salary $37,461.00 $39,540.80 About the Agency 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. 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. What you’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 Qualifications Typically 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Mississippi

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