Behavioral Health Social Worker, LSW – PRN

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR seeks a Social Worker LSW for the Behavioral Health Unit on a PRN basis. The role provides individual and group therapies and supports patient intake, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s, preferably a master’s in a behavioral science, be licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Arkansas, and demonstrate leadership, communication, and teamwork under stress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science; master's preferred.
• Arkansas license as Mental Health Professional required or preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Oversee case management and discharge planning coordination.
• Assist with patient intake, family engagement, and discharge placement.
• Coordinate aftercare services with health team and external providers.
• Demonstrate competency across clinical and organizational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Group therapy

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Adaptability under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Master's degree preferred (behavioral science)

Arkansas license as Mental Health Professional

Job description

Unity Health in Searcy, AR seeks a Social Worker LSW for the Behavioral Health Unit on a PRN basis. The role provides individual and group therapies and supports patient intake, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s, preferably a master’s in a behavioral science, be licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Arkansas, and demonstrate leadership, communication, and teamwork under stress.