Licensed Master Social Worker - Emergency Department

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: 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 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 the Apply 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 orientation, 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 [email protected] . This posting will be filled by either a Licensed Master Social Worker or a Licensed Certified Social Worker Location: Emergency Department Shifts: Overnights, Wednesday - Saturday 7 pm-5:30 am The Licensed Social Worker is a member of the care management team and is responsible for assisting in the management of the continuum of care from admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of Social Work scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to the Social Work role. The Social Work team member will partner with the multi-disciplinary team utilizing best practices, relevant data and compliance with the mission/philosophy, standards, goals and core values of UAMS: Comfort, Hope, and Healing. Primary elements of the social work role include: assessment of the psychological, financial, and discharge planning needs of the patients and families, providing information, support, counseling, and referrals to other levels of care and appropriate resources for a variety of age-specific populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work
Must be licensed by an Arkansas Professional Board as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) by date of hire

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting
Experience in Case Management
Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification.

Responsibilities

Completes assessment for patients admitted to the hospital.
Performs discharge planning and aftercare coordination, community referrals, and linkages.
Provides patient and family education and adjustment to illness counseling, grief counseling, and crisis intervention.
Promotes patient and family-centered care and documents the patient's choices in the medical record as required.
Recommends care and services that are appropriate to the specified chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background of the patient being treated.
Documents and communicates with all team members, physicians, and patient family concerns pertaining to the coordination of care and services.
Serves as a consultant for processing guardianship, power of attorney, health care proxy, and advance directives.
Collaborates with other UAMS Departments and actively participates in hospital-wide performance improvement metrics and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Reports and reviews department-specific data metrics monthly.
Implements, monitors, and evaluates the Care Management quality improvement initiatives.
Other duties as assigned to meet the UAMS Core Values and the business needs of the Department.