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Closing Date:
06/13/2025
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff Psychiatry
Job Type:
Regular
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 $50000
- 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 theApply link/button.
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Department:
ICE BHSL IP Social Workers
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
THIS POSITION WILL WORK THREE 12 HOUR SHIFTS (FriSun or SatMon) WITH AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOUR COVERAGE (Tues evenings remote option).
The Licensed Social Worker at the Psychiatric Research Institutes adult inpatient units functions in the role assisting the patient and family and interdisciplinary team through the care episode. Primary duties in addition to any discharge planning activities include individual group and family therapy to the adult population communicating with the patients assisting in the development of a specific treatment plan that reflects the therapeutic intervention to address the patients needs. Provides services through the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Social Work
- Licensed by an Arkansas Professional Board Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word Excel Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in acute adult mental health field
- Two (2) years of work experience in the behavioral health field
- Required CPI upon hire; CPR prior to hire
Additional Information:
- Organizes patient support groups and serves as an advocate for patients within the community.
- Assists patients and families with education coping strategies adjustment to disease grief response and acute or chronic mental health issues.
- investigates child abuse or neglect cases and takes authorized protective action when necessary.
- Intervenes in crisis situations to assist clients and conducts assessments to determine needs.
- Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist psychiatrist or licensed certified social worker provides psychosocial assistance to patients and families in the areas of financial challenges local housing transportation food and prescribed medications.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
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:
Adult Maltreatment Annual TB Screening Child Maltreatment Criminal Background Check
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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes