Licensed Master Social Worker - TLLC
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a behavioral health provider within the Patient Centered Medical Homes in the UAMS Primary Care Clinics. This position is responsible for providing direct patient/family care, as well as engaging in program development and interdisciplinary team development and additional departmental duties. The BHC functions as an integrated member of the PCMH and assists in managing the overall health of the enrolled population through improved recognition, treatment and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and psychosocial aspects of medical conditions. BHC providers will demonstrate competency in providing brief evaluations, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, as well as other evidence-based/evidence informed interventions, to individuals, families and groups, to address behavioral health issues, chronic and acute physical health conditions and substance abuse conditions.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work
- Licensed by the state of Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as an LMSW
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
- Experience in a healthcare setting
- A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience or 1 year as an Intern at UAMS
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed certified social worker, provides psychosocial assistance to patients and families in the areas of financial challenges, local housing, transportation, food, and prescribed medications.
- Intervenes in crisis situations to assist clients and conducts assessments to determine needs.
- Assists patients and families with education, coping strategies, adjustment to disease, grief response, and acute or chronic mental health issues.
- Investigates child abuse or neglect cases and takes authorized protective action when necessary.
- Refers clients to community or social service programs and educational or work programs.
- Organizes patient support groups and serves as an advocate for patients within the community.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
