Closing Date:
09/07/2026
Regular
Sponsorship Available:
No
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):
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 theApply 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. 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 askrecruitment@uams.edu
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* This job posting will select either a Certified Social Worker or Master Social Worker*
The Licensed Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Service Line’s adult inpatient units functions in the role of assisting the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team throughout the care episode. Primary duties, in addition to any discharge planning activities, include individual, group, and family therapy to the adult population, communicating with the patients, and assisting in the development of a specific treatment plan that reflects the therapeutic intervention to address the patient’s needs.
The Behavioral Health Service Line inpatient units are located in the Psychiatric Research Institute building on the main UAMS campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work
Must be licensed by a professional board - Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs - Word, Excel, Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the field of acute, adult mental health
Two (2) years of work experience in the behavioral health field
Required CPI upon hire; CPR prior to hire
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provide therapeutic interventions through group therapy related to identified patient needs.
Provide psychosocial services to include initial assessment upon admission; patient and family education, advocacy, counseling, and interventions with individuals, families, and groups for purposes of assessment and enhancement of problem-solving and coping capacities.
Discharge planning and aftercare coordination through community referrals and safety planning
Participate in treatment meetings for the adult units and complex case review meetings as requested and other collaboration in order to develop, plan, and manage the treatment of patients from admission through discharge.
Attend team meetings and participate in quality improvement projects.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of all interactionsrelatedto the treatment of the patient.
Serve as a consultant for processing guardianship, power of attorney, health care proxy, and advance directives in conformance with UAMS policy
May perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Bending - 50%
Standing - 60%
Speaking - 100%
Eyesight - 100%
Hearing - 100%
Walking - 50%
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
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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.
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Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
