Licensed Master Social Worker PRN

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Social Worker to join their dynamic care management team. This role is pivotal in enhancing patient care through effective assessment and discharge planning, ensuring a seamless continuum of care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work, with a focus on collaboration and patient-centered approaches. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of the community, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful outcomes and foster a supportive environment for patients and families alike.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement matching up to 10%

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

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

• Assist in the management of care from admission to discharge.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.

Skills

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

Case Management

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Closing Date : 05 / 14 / 2025

Type of Position : Job Type :

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

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
• 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.

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Department :

ICE | CORE PA IP Social Work IP C

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

Location : Emergency Department, Inpatient Medical Floors, Women and Infant Service Line / Neonatal ICU

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 :

• 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 (Provisional License Master Social Worker accepted)

Preferred or Competencies :

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

Additional Information :

Psychosocial Assessment / Services : 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.

Communication / Collaboration : Documents and communicates with all team, physicians, and patient family concerns 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.

Customer Service : 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 in order to meet the UAMS Core Values and the business needs of the Department

PRN employees are typically required to meet the followingor equivalent criteria :

• Work the equivalent of 24 hours on a regularly scheduled basis (monthly).The 24 hours is typically 3-8 hour shifts, but the shifts could change based on the needs of the department.
• These shifts will be scheduled at a time consistent with departmental staffing needs, and mutually agreed upon by the Manager and PRN Staff member.
• Work 1-2 designated UAMS holidays (excluding Birthdays) and four weekend shifts a year (1 per quarter) based upon the needs of the department.
• Attend HR Orientation and complete all HR new hire requirements. Department orientation must be scheduled and completed within 90 days of hire.
• PRN staff must comply with all departmental scheduling procedures, attendance policies, and clinical performance standards.
• PRN staff are only allowed to work 1000 hours in a 12 month rolling period, which begins at orientation and includes any educational hours.
• PRN staff assignments / shifts are subject to cancellation and the PRN employee will be notified by the Manager or designee at least one hour prior to the beginning of the shift.
• PRN staff are not eligible to receive benefits, but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental Retirement

Salary Information :

commensurate with experience (fulltime) or PRN rate

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 contactfor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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.