LMSW/LCSW - Behavioral Health Service Line Consult Liaison

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Licensed Social Worker for the Behavioral Health Service Line’s Consultation Service functions in the role assisting the patient and family and interdisciplinary team through 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, assisting in the development of a specific treatment plan that reflects the therapeutic intervention to address the patient’s needs. Provides services through the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work
Must be licensed by Arkansas Professional Board - Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
Required CPI upon hire
CPR prior to hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of acute, adult mental health
Two (2) years of work experience in the behavioral health field
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

assisting the patient and family and interdisciplinary team through the care episode
discharge planning activities
individual, group, and family therapy to the adult population
communicating with the patients
assisting in the development of a specific treatment plan that reflects the therapeutic intervention to address the patient’s needs
Provides services through the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service