Licensed Master Social Worker

Overview

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Closing Date: 03/30/2026

Type of Position: Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: 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 benefits (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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The REAL Deal Social Worker is a 12-month, full-time embedded role serving students within the Little Rock School District's Alternative Learning Environment campuses (Hamilton Learning Center and ACC) and in collaboration with the City of Little Rock Summer Youth Program. This position provides direct student support through behavioral assessments, crisis response, trauma-informed care, case management, and coordination with community-based health and mental health services.

The Social Worker delivers relationship-based curriculum in small-group settings, provides individual and group coaching, supports classroom and campus needs, and monitors student progress. This role strengthens school-home-community partnerships, removes barriers to learning, and supports healthy relationships, emotional regulation, improved attendance, and long-term planning for REAL Deal participants, in alignment with READY4

Life goals and all applicable federal, state, and LRSD standards.

Qualifications:

• Master s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Recognized as a Social Worker in the State of Arkansas.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required;
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience supporting youth or families in school-based, clinical, or community settings.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong foundation in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and case management.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations related to disabilities, mental health, child welfare, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student and family rights.
• Proven ability to engage high-risk youth with empathy, cultural competence, and trauma awareness.
• Skilled in crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and coordinating community-based services.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, and diverse school and community environments.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Student Intake, Assessment, Interventions & Case Management

• Serve as a trusted advocate by conducting student intakes, diagnostic assessments, and needs evaluations in alignment with student…