Licensed Social Worker

Jobtailor; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UAMS Health in Benton/Bryant seeks a licensed social worker to join the care management team as an inpatient case manager. You will oversee admission-to-discharge, perform psychosocial assessments, and coordinate discharge planning and aftercare with families.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with treatment teams. Licensure as LMSW/LCSW and CCM/ACM preferred; some hospital experience required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Must be licensed by Arkansas Professional Board as LMSW or LCSW.
• Two years of Acute Care Hospital experience preferred.
• CCM or ACM certification preferred.
• Legal authority to work in the United States required on day one.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing continuum of inpatient care from admission through discharge.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients.
• Perform discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and community referrals.
• Provide education, counseling, grief support, and crisis intervention.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care and document choices in records.
• Communicate with teams, patients, and families regarding care coordination.
• Consult on guardianship, power of attorney, health care proxy, and directives.
• Collaborate with departments; participate in quality and compliance initiatives.
• Report department metrics monthly and support quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as a resource for staff development and recruitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Discharge Planning

Crisis Intervention

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

• Assist in managing the continuum of inpatient medical care from admission through discharge at UAMS Health Benton/Bryant
• Complete psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients
• Perform discharge planning, aftercare coordination, community referrals, and linkages
• Provide patient and family education, adjustment-to-illness counseling, grief counseling, and crisis intervention
• Promote patient- and family-centered care and document patient choices in the medical record
• Recommend care and services appropriate to patients’ chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background
• Document and communicate with treatment teams, patients, and families regarding coordination of care and services
• Consult on guardianship, power of attorney, health care proxy, and advance directives
• Collaborate with UAMS departments and participate in performance improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Report and review department-specific data metrics monthly; implement, monitor, and evaluate Care Management quality improvement initiatives
• Act as a resource to others, support employee development, and participate in staff recruitment and retention
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work
• Must be licensed by an Arkansas Professional Board as a Licensed Masters Social Worker or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)
• Two (2) years of experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting (preferred)
• Experience in Case Management (preferred)
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification (preferred)
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• License or Certificate, List of three Professional References, and Resume required for application
• Subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing inpatient medical care, including psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination. Proficient in patient education, crisis intervention, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
• Case Management Experience
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Acute Care Hospital Experience

Hard Skills

• Psychosocial Assessment
• Discharge Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Education
• Care Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Support Employee Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• American Case Management (ACM)

Industry Keywords

• Inpatient Medical Care
• Patient-Centered Care
• Performance Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Community Referrals