Social Worker (Springdale, AR)

University of Arkansas • Springdale, AR

1d • 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 works with physicians and the treatment team to promote positive health outcomes. It also develops and delivers behavioral health curricula for family medicine residents and collaborates 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 behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral health curriculum for family medicine residents.
• 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 families in decision-making.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, particularly in complex clinical situations.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and populations and commitment to culturally sensitive care.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, maintain attention to detail, and meet 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 clinical team members and health students.
• Assess, diagnose, and provide intervention for behavioral health issues.
• Involve patients and their families in care decision-making.
• Counsel, educate, and advocate for patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level