Licensed Certified Social Worker – Primary Care Clinics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver direct care to patients and families as a behavioral health provider within the Patient-Centered Medical Homes at UAMS Primary Care Clinics.

• Participate in the development of programs and interdisciplinary teams.

• Address psychosocial and behavioral issues as well as the psychosocial dimensions of medical conditions.

• Conduct brief assessments, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions.

• Administer and interpret brief objective measures of symptoms.

• Offer psychoeducation, counseling for medication adherence, and guidance for self-management of diseases.

• Create behavioral strategies focused on symptom alleviation and functional enhancement.

• Provide brief cognitive interventions aimed at problem-solving.

• Formulate self-care plans and deliver skills training for coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation techniques.

• Assess substance use or abuse and devise harm reduction strategies.

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to support treatment planning.

• Document all activities in the electronic medical record system.

• Coordinate patient care and clinical referrals with healthcare teams, UAMS staff, community providers, and behavioral health services.

• Be readily available to the healthcare team during working hours for psychiatric emergencies.

• Assist in the training and education of providers, residents, and staff.

• Design and lead evidence-based treatment or psychoeducational groups.

• Engage in meetings, quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, and UAMS or community gatherings.

• Foster collaborative relationships with community service providers.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate institution.

• Eligibility for AR Licensure: LMSW or LCSW.

• Alternatively, a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.

• Licensed by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as either an LCSW or LMSW.

• A valid license or certificate is necessary for application.

• Three professional references are required.

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States is required on the first day of employment.

• Candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, drug testing, and/or verification of education.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans available for eligible staff and their families.

• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.

• Educational discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).

• Up to a 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

• Basic life insurance coverage up to $50,000.

• Opportunities for career training and educational advancement.

• Discounts with various merchants.

• Concierge prescription delivery available on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.