Licensed Master Social Worker

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Discharge planning and aftercare coordination
Patient and family education and adjustment to illness counseling
Community referrals and linkages
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients on inpatient medical floors. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in social work, be licensed in Arkansas, and have experience in acute care settings

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Documents and communicates with all team, physicians, and patient family concerns pertaining to the coordination of care and services.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients on inpatient medical floors. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in social work, be licensed in Arkansas, and have experience in acute care settings.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • discharge planning and aftercare coordination
  • patient and family education and adjustment to illness counseling
  • community referrals and linkages

Nice-to-have

  • patient and family centered care
  • hospital wide performance improvement metrics

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree in Social Work
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) by date of hire
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification
  • 2 years experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting
  • Experience in Case Management

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter