Licensed Master Social Worker – Emergency Department

University of Arkansas System

. Assist in management of the continuum of care from admission through discharge for assigned patients .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Care Management, including discharge planning, patient education, and crisis intervention, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting patient-centered care.

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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)Certified Case Manager (CCM)Experience in Case ManagementAcute Care Hospital Experience

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Hard Skills

Discharge PlanningPatient AssessmentCare CoordinationCrisis InterventionGrief CounselingCommunity ReferralsQuality Improvement InitiativesDocumentationPatient EducationPerformance Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProfessionalismCustomer ServiceCollaborationConfidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Continuum of CareAcute CarePatient-Centered CareRegulatory ComplianceGuardianshipPower of AttorneyHealth Care ProxyAdvance DirectivesPerformance MetricsUAMS Core Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in management of the continuum of care from admission through discharge for assigned patients
Complete assessments for patients admitted to the Emergency Department who may be 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 care-coordination concerns with teams, physicians, patients, and families
Consult on 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
Implement, monitor, and evaluate Care Management quality improvement initiatives
Interact with and assist the public professionally
Maintain confidentiality and provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders
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
License or Certificate required for application
Resume 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