SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW - SACO

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, seeks an LMSW – Population Health & Value-Based Care to deliver comprehensive social work services that support patients' health and engagement in care.

This role works with an interdisciplinary team to identify social determinants of health and reduce barriers to care. You will collaborate with care managers, providers, and community resources to develop individualized interventions and connect patients to appropriate medical, behavioral health, and

Qualifications

• BSW from an accredited program is required.
• MSW preferred.
• LMSW or licensure within 18 months of employment per state requirements.
• Experience in healthcare/population health or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to support health and engagement in care.
• Identify and address social determinants of health.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care management teams.
• Connect patients with medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Assist with care coordination and resource navigation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BSW

MSW preferred

LMSW licensure within 18 months

Tools

EHR proficiency

Computer applications

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program required. Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred. LMSW or appropriate social work licensure/certification required within 18 months of employment, consistent with applicable state requirements.

Experience

Knowledge of social determinants of health, care coordination, community resources, and behavioral health concepts.

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with individuals experiencing complex social, medical, and behavioral health needs.

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications preferred.

Experience in healthcare, population health, care management, behavioral health, community health, or social services preferred.

Experience working with value-based care models, accountable care organizations, managed care, or other population health programs preferred.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal clinic environment. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing and reaching. Lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. Uses computer, typewriter, fax machine and telephone.

JOB SUMMARY

The LMSW – Population Health & Value-Based Care professional provides comprehensive social work services to support patients’ health, well-being, and successful engagement in care. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary population health team to identify and address social determinants of health, reduce barriers to care, improve health outcomes, and support quality and value-based care initiatives.

The LMSW will work closely with patients, families, providers, care management teams, community organizations, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized interventions and connect patients with appropriate medical, behavioral health, and community resources.