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Licensed Master Social Worker

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
place Little Rock, 72217
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
ECT
Families

About Job

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Closing Date:
09/13/2025
Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Psychiatry
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: 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
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
ICE | IMSL Behavioral Health
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Primary Care Behavioral Health staff will serve as part of the Patient Centered Medical Home and work within an integrated treatment setting using a behaviorist/consultant role. The PCBH will provide direct care to clinic patients, as referred by physicians and work with the treatment team to promote patient health outcomes.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master Degree in Social Work
  • Arkansas Licensure - LMSW/LCSW
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
  • Provide education to providers in BH to support identification and treatment of mild to moderate symptom acuity. Assist in educating providers in BH assessment methods, interpretation and patient intervention strategies for use with primary care setting. If applicable, develop and implement BH residency training curriculum.
  • Complete documentation for all patient interactions within EPIC using SW visit type. Review clinic appts for patients with BH conditions to help identify and communicate patient BH needs to primary care physicians.
  • Using a Behavioral Health Consultant model, work with clinic team to provide brief, evidence based interventions to clinic patients referred by primary care provider. Participate in morning huddles, case conferences, complex care team and provider meetings to advocate and promote patient care and outcomes for individuals with behavioral health conditions.
  • Attendance at clinic meetings, participate in practice improvement programs, staff trainings. If applicable, participate in residency interview. Role model collaborative team minded working relationships in both clinic and academic responsibilities.
  • Provide feedback to primary care physicians on a same day basis for all initial patient visits.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Inmates
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Veterans
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic