Social Work Jobs in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Title: Social Services Director Company: Shoreline Healthcare Management, LLC Location: Little Rock, AR Description: At Chenal Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center we help patients rebuild strength, function and independence through personalized care and treatment programs.  SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR  As Social Service Director, you’ll work to help ensure the social needs of our residents are met, and work one-on-one with residents related to the social services component of their care. Qualified candidates must hold a bachelors degree in Social Work or related field.  Along with a competitive wage/benefits package, we offer an atmosphere of respect and caring.  Candidates may apply in person at Chenal Rehabilitation & Healthcare, 3115 Bowman Road, Little Rock AR 72211, by fax Register to View , or on-line.  EOE

Job Title: Social Worker - (LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW) - Inpatient PRN Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Little Rock, AR Description: Pinnacle Pointe Hospital, located in West Little Rock, has been providing quality psychiatric and chemical dependency services since 1991. Pinnacle Pointe Hospital is the largest Tricare-approved provider of acute services for children and adolescents and the exclusive provider of residential behavioral health (child/adolescent) services for Arkansas and surrounding states. Founded on the mission to consistently deliver superior patient care and customer service for the benefit of our patients and their families, Pinnacle Pointe provides an innovative and expanding continuum of care and services to those in need. As a service to the community, Pinnacle Pointe Hospital offers a free and confidential assessment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Conduct assessment and develop treatment plan for child and adolescent clients in a school based setting. Provide individual, group and family therapy as directed by the physician. Work closely with case manager to ensure basic needs for child and family are met. Education:    Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related mental health field.  Experience:  Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in individual, family and group therapies. Experience in crisis intervention is desired. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.        Licensure:   Current state license or be license eligible.  Preferred:  LPC, LCSW, LAC, LPE. Additional Requirements:  CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.  May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JCAHO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE. THIS POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON SOCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE/COMPETENCIES, AS WELL AS THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES COMPETENCIES AS LISTED BELOW. Therapeutic Services/Social Services Practices/Competencies Performance 1. Conduct individual, family, and group therapeutic services, including discharge planning, utilization management, case management, and in-home family visits. 2. May facilitate support groups. 3. Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress. 4. Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients. 5. Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appear in court when requested or subpoenaed. 6. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards. 7. Identify opportunities for the program improvement and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities. 8. Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy. Provide records for maintenance of personnel file as required. 9. Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervising student interns. Intervention 1. Conduct individual/family counseling and interventions on scheduled time tables, and/or in crisis situations as required. 2. Develop an effective working relationship with patient and/or family (engagement, collaboration, advocacy, problem solving) and utilize a variety of techniques to assist in the resolution of patient problems. 3. Effectively employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention. 4. Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses. 5. Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (i.e. child abuse, psychiatric commitment). Assessment 1. Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case finding mechanisms. 2. Document assessment update when there are significant changes in patient’s condition or readmission in the last thirty days. 3. Consult with families on emotional, social and financial aspects of care. Milieu 1. Utilize universal precautions when caring for a patient. 2. Assure patients are adequately oriented to the program. 3. Monitor program activities and encourage patient participation. 4. Use self as a role model to promote health communication. 5. Develop and facilitate groups for patients and/or significant others as appropriate. Treatment Planning 1. Develop and/or participate in the development of a treatment plan based on client’s assessment. 2. Ensure that the treatment plan has specific measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs. 3. Regularly monitor implementation of treatment plans and substantiate care through direct observation and review of the chart. 4. Participate in revision and update of goals/objectives as required. Teaching 1. Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations in learning. 2. Promote learning experiences and provide educational materials to patients and their families. 3. Evaluate and document effectiveness of all patient teaching. 4. Provide opportunities for patient and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis. Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 5 through 11 1. Maintain knowledge of children’s stages of development and seek guidance when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise. 2. Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior. 4. Recognize acting out behavior of child specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient. 5. Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translate treatment/program expectations to the client accordingly. 6. Relate to child patients in an age appropriate manner. 7. Utilize CPI procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issue. 8. Act as a resource to other staff. Specific Standards for the Care of Adolescent Patients Ages 12 through 18 1. Maintain knowledge of the characteristics of the Adolescent stage of development. 2. Assess patient’s behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and note any deviations in behavior. 3. Recognize acting out behavior of adolescent specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient. 4. Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translate treatment/program expectations to the learning disabled adolescent. 5. Relate to adolescent patients in an age appropriate manner. 6. Utilize CPI procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to individual body sizes of adolescents, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issue. 7. Act as a resource to other staff. Specific Standards of the Care of Culturally/Spiritually Diverse Patients 1. Treats each patient with dignity and respect regardless of differences in personal beliefs, behavior, language, or work ethic based on cultural/spiritual diversity 2. Maintains a nonjudgmental attitude toward the patient’s cultural and spiritual belief system (including dietary restrictions, standards of cleanliness, etc.) 3. Recognizes a difference in communication styles, cultural and spiritual values, and work ethic. Refrains from imposing his/her own code of behaviors on patients from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. 4. Recognizes his/her own values, beliefs, stereotypes, and biases and does not allow them to impact treatment of patients with differing belief systems Specific Standards of Performance – Cus

Job Title: Renal Social Worker ( MSW ) - North Little Rock ( North Little Rock Center - AR ) Company: DaVita Location: North Little Rock, AR Description: Be different. Do what you love.Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients and their families cope with the effects of kidney disease. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and youll be there to support and advocate for them. In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Social Worker.Fun, relationships-based culture-patient- and teammate-drivenFORTUNE 500 stability-with the nations largest independent provider of dialysis servicesTraining Magazine Top 125 award-winning educationMultiple career paths across a variety of cutting-edge modalitiesRewards for your stellar performanceClinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average-treating more than one-third of the dialysis population (thats approximately 100,000 patients!)Exceptional benefits-including the healthcare industrys most generous profit sharing programDedication above all to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure-at over 800 hospital units and approximately 1,300 outpatient dialysis clinics nationwide

Job Title: Outpatient Case Manager/Para-Professional Company: Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas Location: Benton, AR Description: Assists in the development and implementation of special therapeutic programs during school breaks. Connects the family and client with resources and services needed to meet basic needs. Provides follow-up and consultation with referral sources and/or involved agencies to ensure continuity of care. Assists with physician and nurse scheduling, providing transportation when needed. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental tasks of children and adolescents. Demonstrates the ability to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and impending behavioral escalation. Ability to recognize and evaluate behavior, changing levels of depression, tendencies toward self-aggressive behavior, cognitive functioning deficits, learning deficits, and patient’s capacity for self-care. Provides therapeutic interventions within scope of training and certification as specified, under the direction of the physician. Identifies signs of abuse and neglect and follow necessary procedures to ensure client safety. Demonstrates a willingness to be available to provide client-oriented services, when needed regardless of hours and times. Achieve productivity expectations through the completion of required clinical hours. Communicates accurate information to the treatment team as observed by the supervisor Works cooperatively and positively with all treatment team members as observed by the supervisor. Is flexible and creative with job requirements and expectation as observed by supervisor. Assists other members of the treatment team in arranging appointments with clients and families as needed. Progress notes reflect an awareness of the patient’s pathology and problems, notes are goal directed and follow the prescribed format (P.I.E.) as evidenced by the notes in the medical record. Documentation is submitted in a timely manner according to Outreach guidelines as evidenced by submission to UR Specialist. Provides accurate and complete documentation as observed by the UR Specialist.   Requirements Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.  Computer skills necessary.  Must posses or complete Mental Health Para-Professional training. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Medical Social Worker - MSW in home care Company: Gentiva Health Services, Inc Location: Hot Springs, AR Description: I believe that better care begins at home.Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence – that’s what Gentiva® patients have come to expect from our social workers for nearly 40 years. Gentiva, America’s homecare leader, has set the clinical standard for today’s fastest-growing segment of healthcare – homecare. By creating innovative solutions that lead to high-quality patient outcomes, Gentiva’s patient-centered approach improves quality of life and independence.  With Gentiva, great healthcare has come home.  I believe I can make a difference.Our clinicians make a real difference in people’s lives every single day.  Gentiva clinicians deliver comprehensive patient-focused services such as nursing, therapy and rehab to more than 500,000 patients a year through a multidisciplinary team approach to care. I believe in working for a company that cares as much as I do. Gentiva offers our social workers a unique employment package that includes:·        Flexible full-time, benefited pay per visit and part-time positions.·        Access to online courses through Gentiva University to earn free credits.·        Greater control of your weekly schedule.·        Comprehensive benefits which include competitive pay with direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, a generous PTO package, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more.I believe my work is my calling. As a Social Worker, you will: Instruct, treat, observe and evaluate patients exhibiting significant social and emotional problems affecting their health status.Participate in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician’s Plan of Treatment.Instruct and counsel patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with the illness.Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching. In addition, a Gentiva Social Worker:Has the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions for optimal clinical care.Works with other highly skilled clinicians through a multi- or interdisciplinary team approach.Benefits from the award-winning Gentiva University for clinical and professional development courses for advanced training and free continuing education credits.Has access to the latest tools, research and techniques through the Gentiva Health Education Center. Qualifications • Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education• A minimum of one year social work experience in a healthcare setting• Current Social Worker license• Home Health experience a plus• Good organizational and communication skillsI believe the best is yet to come.As a Gentiva social worker, we give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for Gentiva Home Health, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of today's most experienced and talented social workers. *Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.keywords: social work, social worker, MSW, M.S.W., medical social work, medical social worker, master social work, master social worker, medical, medical care, homecare, home care, healthcare, health care, home health, Medicare