Licensed Social Worker

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Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Psychiatry

Job Type:

RegularNo

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 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

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Department:

COM | Peds Kids First FBBH

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Bring your passion for social work into the homes of families with high-risk infants, providing personal support and guidance through the Following Baby Back Home (FBBH) program. The Home Visiting Social Worker provides home visiting services to families within an assigned catchment area, partnering with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator to deliver coordinated care, caregiver education, and supportive services.

This role helps families strengthen positive parent-child relationships, support their infant’s development, and connect with community resources. The position requires flexibility in daily and weekly scheduling to meet family needs, including some evening and weekend hours. A valid Arkansas driver’s license, navigational skills, and extensive travel throughout the state are required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Current Arkansas Social Work License at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

• At least one year of experience in home visiting.

Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Navigational skills and the ability to travel extensively throughout Arkansas.
• Flexibility to adjust daily and weekly schedules to meet family needs, including some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

What will you be doing: (Responsibilities)

• Conduct home visits and provide age-specific, evidence-based education on child development, positive parent-child interactions, parenting concerns, safety, and community resources. Adjust visit schedules to meet family needs, including after regular working hours.
• Complete psychosocial, developmental, and other required assessments. Partner with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator and families to develop individualized, family-centered care plans.
• Connect families with mental health services, socioeconomic resources, and early intervention programs.
• Document significant contacts and actions according to FBBH policies, and follow up with families according to care plans and program standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community agencies, and program leadership to coordinate services and maintain positive working relationships.
• Follow administrative directives, business practices, attendance policies, and professional and institutional ethical standards. Apply Family-Centered Care principles in all duties.
• Complete 30 hours of professional development every two years, plus annual and program-required training.
• 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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check

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:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

About Us

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.

Center for Faculty Excellence

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.

Nursing

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.

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