Social Services Consultant

Summary of Job Duties

The Social Services Consultant provides supportive services to family and care team members throughout the patient's assessment and treatment. Duties may include but are not limited to, meeting with patients, conducting needs assessment, providing referrals to community services.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in social work, counseling community health or related field plus one (1) year of experience in care and resource coordination for clients in medical settings.
• Preferred Qualifications: LSW

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify barriers to health, such as housing instability, food insecurity, transportation issues, financial concerns, caregiver stress, mental health needs, and substance use.
• Provides brief interventions, counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services for patients and families within the primary care setting.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to develop patient-centered care plans.
• Participates in quality improvement projects, program development, and team meetings to enhance integrated primary care services.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Recruitment Contact Information

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing

Benefits Eligible

Yes