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University of Arkansas System

Licensed Certified Social Worker – Primary Care Clinics

University of Arkansas System

. Provide direct patient/family care as a behavioral health provider within UAMS Primary Care Clinics' Patient-Centered Medical Homes .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral health care, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and managing psychosocial aspects of patient care. Proficient in developing treatment plans, psychoeducation, and harm reduction strategies within a patient-centered medical home framework.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)PsychoeducationInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Behavioral Health CareSymptom Measure InterpretationCoping Skills TrainingSubstance Use EvaluationEvidence-Based Interventions
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTraining and EducationCommunity Outreach
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Certifications & Qualifications
LMSWLCSWMaster's in Social Work
Industry Keywords
Patient-Centered Medical HomePsychosocial ManagementHarm Reduction StrategiesQuality ImprovementCommunity Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide direct patient/family care as a behavioral health provider within UAMS Primary Care Clinics' Patient-Centered Medical Homes
  • Engage in program development and interdisciplinary team development
  • Manage psychosocial/behavioral problems and psychosocial aspects of medical conditions
  • Provide brief evaluations, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based/evidence-informed interventions
  • Administer and interpret brief objective symptom measures
  • Provide psychoeducation, medication adherence counseling, and disease self-management counseling
  • Develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction and functional improvement
  • Provide brief problem-solving cognitive interventions
  • Develop self-care plans and provide skills training for coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation
  • Evaluate substance use/abuse and develop harm reduction strategies
  • Consult with healthcare team members and support treatment planning
  • Document activities in the electronic medical record
  • Coordinate patient care and clinical referrals with healthcare teams, UAMS staff, community providers, and behavioral health services
  • Remain immediately available to the healthcare team during working hours for psychiatric emergencies
  • Assist with provider, resident, and staff training and education
  • Develop and facilitate evidence-based treatment or psychoeducational groups
  • Participate in meetings, quality improvement efforts, community outreach, and UAMS or community meetings
  • Develop collaborative relationships with community providers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's in Social Work from an accredited graduate school
  • AR License eligible: LMSW or LCSW
  • OR Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE program
  • Licensed by the state of Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as an LCSW or LMSW
  • License or Certificate required for application
  • Three professional references required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • 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