Licensed Master Social Worker - Emergency Department
Licensed Master Social Worker - Emergency Department
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Job Type:
Regular
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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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE CORE PA IP Social Work IP C
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Summary of Job Duties:
Shift: Sunday Wednesday 9am to 7:30pmThe Licensed Social Worker is a member of the care management team and responsible for assisting in the management of the continuum of care from admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of Social Work scope of practice current state requirements CMS Conditions of Participation EMTALA Patient Bill of Rights AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to the Social Work role. The Social Work team member will partner with the multidisciplinary team utilizing best practices relevant data and compliance with the mission/philosophy standards goals and core values of UAMS: Comfort Hope and Healing. Primary elements of the social work role include: assessment of the psychological financial and discharge planning needs of the patients and families providing information support counseling and referrals to other levels of care and appropriate resources for a variety of agespecific populations including neonatal pediatric adolescents adults and geriatric.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting
Experience in Case Management
Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
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.
Promotes patient and family centered care and documents the patient choices in the medical record as required.
Recommends care and services that are appropriate to the specified chronological age developmental age social maturity and cultural background of the patient being treated.
Documents and communicates with all treatment teams patient and family pertaining to the coordination of care and services.
Serves as a consultant for processing guardianship power of attorney health care proxy and advance directives.
Collaborates with other UAMS Departments and actively participates in hospital wide performance improvement metrics and regulatory compliance initiatives. Reports and reviews department specific data metrics on a monthly basis. Implements monitors and evaluates the Care Management quality improvement initiatives.
Acts as a resource to others in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with coworkers management team and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Stand Frequently
Sit Frequently
Walk Frequently
Bend crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead Occasionally
Lift and carry weight 10 lbs or less
Push and pull weight 10 lbs or less
Use hands to touch handle or feel Occasionally
Talk Continuously
Hear Continuously
Taste or smell Never
Read concentrate think analytically Continuously
Physical Environment Inside Medical Facility Environment / Inside Office Environment
Noise Level Moderate
Visual Requirements Near visual acuity
Hazards Biological
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
