Social Worker (Springdale, AR)

University of Arkansas System • Springdale, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a licensed clinical social worker to serve as Primary Care Behavioral Health Faculty (PCBHF) at the Family Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. The position provides direct patient care within a patient-centered medical home and collaborates with physicians and the treatment team to promote positive health outcomes. It also involves developing and delivering behavioral health curricula for family medicine residents and collaborating with clinical team members and health students. This is a part-time opportunity for a qualified LMSW or LCSW.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Arkansas licensure as an LMSW or LCSW.
• Strong clinical skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies for behavioral health issues.
• Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral health curriculum for family medicine residents.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members to provide integrated care.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and involving patients and their families in decision-making.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including counseling, educating, and advocating for patients.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, especially in complex clinical situations.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and populations, with a commitment to culturally sensitive care.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Arkansas licensure as an LCSW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral health patient care within the patient-centered medical home.
• Collaborate with physicians and the treatment team to promote positive health outcomes.
• Develop and deliver behavioral health curricula for family medicine residents.
• Collaborate with other clinical team members and health students.
• Assess, diagnose, and provide intervention strategies for behavioral health issues.
• Provide patient-centered care and involve patients and their families in decision-making.
• Counsel, educate, and advocate for patients.

Benefits

• The posting lists medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; education discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); retirement contributions matched up to 10%; basic life insurance up to $50,000; career training and educational opportunities; merchant discounts; and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy. The posting states benefits are available for benefits-eligible positions only, and this position is not benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time