Licensed Master Social Worker - Emergency Department

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join their care management team. This role is pivotal in enhancing patient care by assessing and addressing the psychological and discharge planning needs of patients. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Social Work and be licensed in Arkansas. You will engage with a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with best practices while promoting patient-centered care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as LMSW or LCSW by date of hire.
• 2 years experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments and discharge planning.
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for care management.

Skills

Social Work

Patient Care

Discharge Planning

Counseling

Communication Skills

Education

Masters' degree in Social Work

Job description

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Closing Date: 05/28/2025
Type of Position: Regular
Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department: ICE | CORE PA IP Social Work IP C
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Summary of Job Duties: Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 9am to 7:30pm

The Licensed Social Worker is a member of the care management team and responsible for assisting in the management of the continuum of care from admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of Social Work scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to the Social Work role. The Social Work team member will partner with the multi-disciplinary team utilizing best practices, relevant data and compliance with the mission/philosophy, standards, goals and core values of UAMS: Comfort, Hope, and Healing. Primary elements of the social work role include: assessment of the psychological, financial, and discharge planning needs of the patients and families, providing information, support, counseling, and referrals to other levels of care and appropriate resources for a variety of age-specific populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters' degree in Social Work
• Must be licensed by an Arkansas Professional Board as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) by date of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting
• Experience in Case Management
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification.

Responsibilities:

• Completes assessment for patients admitted to the hospital.
• Performs discharge planning and aftercare coordination, community referrals and linkages.
• Provides patient and family education and adjustment to illness counseling, grief counseling and crisis intervention.
• Promotes patient and family centered care and documents the patient choices in the medical record as required.
• Recommends care and services that are appropriate to the specified chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background of the patient being treated.
• Documents and communicates with all treatment teams, patient, and family pertaining to the coordination of care and services.
• Serves as a consultant for processing guardianship, power of attorney, health care proxy, and advance directives.
• Collaborates with other UAMS Departments and actively participates in hospital wide performance improvement metrics and regulatory compliance initiatives. Reports and reviews department specific data metrics on a monthly basis. Implements, monitors, and evaluates the Care Management quality improvement initiatives.
• Acts as a resource to others in the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
• Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Stand Frequently
• Sit Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead Occasionally
• Lift and carry weight 10 lbs or less
• Push and pull weight 10 lbs or less
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel Occasionally
• Talk Continuously
• Hear Continuously
• Taste or smell Never
• Read, concentrate, think analytically Continuously
• Physical Environment Inside Medical Facility Environment / Inside Office Environment
• Noise Level Moderate
• Visual Requirements Near visual acuity
• Hazards Biological

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site here.

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible: Yes