Licensed Master Social Worker

University of Arkansas System

. Complete assessments for patients admitted to the hospital .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination, with a strong focus on patient and family education, crisis intervention, and compliance with regulatory standards. Holds relevant social work licensure and certifications, ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams and stakeholders.

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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)Certified Case Manager (CCM)Acute Care Hospital ExperienceCase Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDischarge PlanningCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationPatient EducationDocumentationRegulatory CompliancePerformance ImprovementCommunity ReferralsGrief Counseling

Soft Skills

Exceptional Customer ServiceCollaborationCommunicationConfidentialityPositive Working Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)Certified Case Manager (CCM)American Case Management (ACM)

Industry Keywords

Acute Care HospitalPatient-Centered CareGuardianshipPower of AttorneyHealth Care ProxyAdvance DirectivesPerformance ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceSocial WorkCommunity Linkages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete assessments for patients admitted to the hospital
Perform discharge planning and aftercare coordination, community referrals, and linkages
Provide patient and family education, adjustment to illness counseling, grief counseling, and crisis intervention
Promote patient- and family-centered care and document patient choices in the medical record
Recommend care and services appropriate to patients’ chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background
Document and communicate with teams, physicians, and patient families regarding coordination of care and services
Serve as a consultant for guardianship, power of attorney, health care proxy, and advance directives
Collaborate with UAMS departments and participate in hospital-wide performance improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives
Report and review department-specific data metrics monthly
Assist the public and internal and external stakeholders with professional, friendly, and exceptional customer service
Maintain confidentiality and positive working relationships
Perform other duties as assigned to meet UAMS Core Values and department business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters' degree in Social Work
Must be licensed by an Arkansas Professional Board as a 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 preferred
2 years experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting preferred
Experience in Case Management preferred
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
License or Certificate, List of three Professional References, and Resume required for application
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