Licensed Certified Social Worker - Internal Medicine Clinics

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• This job posting will fill for either position: LMSW OR LCSW. The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a behavioral health provider within the Patient-Centered Medical Homes in the UAMS Primary Care Clinics. This position is responsible for providing direct patient/family care, as well as engaging in program development interdisciplinary team development, and additional departmental duties. The BHC functions as an integrated member of the PCMH and assists in managing the overall health of the enrolled population through improved recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and psychosocial aspects of medical conditions. BHC providers will demonstrate competency in providing brief evaluations, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, as well as other evidence-based/evidence-informed interventions, to individuals, families, and groups, to address behavioral health issues, chronic and acute physical health conditions, and substance abuse conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in Social Work from an accredited graduate school. AR License eligible: LMSW or LCSW OR Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE program Licensed by the state of Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as an LCSW or LMSW

Additional Information

Responsibilities: Administers and interprets brief objective symptom measures; Provides psychoeducation for patients and their support systems; Provides medication adherence counseling and disease self-management counseling; Uses Motivational Interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction/functional improvement; Provides brief problem-solving cognitive interventions aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy; Utilizes Self-Care Plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation; Provides substance use/abuse evaluation; identification of maladaptive coping strategies and development of harm reduction strategies; Conducts brief behavioral interventions aimed at symptom reduction and functional improvements. Demonstrates competency in providing cognitive, behavioral, and other evidence-based/evidence-informed interventions to individuals/families and groups with behavioral health, substance abuse, and /or chronic/acute physical health issues in a primary care setting. Consults with healthcare team members to enhance understanding of the patient; Provides decision support for treatment planning and assists in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans. Documents activities accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record. Coordinates care of patients with healthcare team members. Coordinates with UAMS staff and community to provide clinical referrals to behavioral health providers. Identifies, refers and advocates for patients needing specialty behavioral health services and other services. Is immediately available to the health care team during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency. Assists in provider, resident, and staff training and education in the integrated behavioral health-primary care model; develops/facilitates evidence-based treatment or psychoeducational groups as appropriate to meet patient/family needs. Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with community providers to facilitate good communication and streamline referrals for improved patient care; Participates in regular staff and other required meetings; Represents the Service Line at UAMS or community meetings as needed. Participates in departmental quality improvement efforts; Participates in community outreach as needed. May perform other duties as assigned. 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

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible: Yes At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.