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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):
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work PLUS Three (3) years working in administration, nonprofit organization, or health care environment with supervisory experience.
Current LCSW license from Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and decision-making skills.
Ability to think independently, multi-task, make quick, decisive choices, all while fostering team interactions.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Responsibilities:
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team by preparing individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic assessments.
Liaisons with other departments and agencies to ensure proper allocation of resources to administer treatment plans.
Administers direct clinical services including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
Completes mandatory reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines.
Supports and provides therapy and intervention for families dealing with disease, grief, crisis, and acute or chronic mental health issues.
Organizes patient support groups and serves as an advocate for patients within the community.
Interviews clients and performs psychosocial assessments to determine the needs of the patient or family.
Documents interview information and assessment results into medical records and initiates intervention plan.
Offers coping strategies and assists patients and families in securing needed resources for financial and other services to ensure continuity of care.
Participates with quality improvement, student supervision, obtaining resources, and departmental projects.
Maintains professional skills and credentialing as required by professional licensing organization.
Represents the department as needed on campus committees.
May perform other duties.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
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.