Social Work Intern

Closing Date:

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 $50,000
• 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 the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university working toward a Master's in Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years of experience working in a behavioral health setting.

• Indirect and direct services to patients and their families.

• Indirect services include patient and family phone calls to assist with the coordination of care.

• Direct services include, but are not limited to, diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention.

• All services provided will be done under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Provider.

• Documentation in the clinical record, staff meetings, and other meetings, administrative tasks, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Observes and gains insights from experienced social workers, participates in team meetings, and engages in supervision sessions for professional development.

• Provides direct clinical services. These include, but are not limited to: diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention. This includes mandated reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines, and completing all assignments given to the intern from their accredited program.

• Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with Medicaid, insurance, Joint Commission, program, and departmental policies and procedures. This may include participation in administrative tasks such as medical record reviews, treatment outcomes projects, and program development projects in addition to direct-service-related documentation.

• Works with administrative support and utilization management staff as needed to facilitate scheduling, prior and continuing review authorization of services, and transfer/referral of clients to other programs as needed.

• Participates in regularly scheduled and as-needed departmental and program staff meetings, training, and supervision.

• Participates in continuing education activities as required to maintain certification, as applicable.

• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include phone calls with patients or insurance companies, writing letters to patients on behalf of the Medical Director(s) or other clinical staff, assisting in the discharge process of patients, collaborating with school staff for continuity of care (IEP meetings, referral processes).

Additional Information:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.