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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017217 Children's Specialty Services

Summary:

Behavioral Health Team - LCSW, Master's degree & 5 yrs related experience with 3 of those in leadership required - Full-time (40 hrs/wk)

In congruence with the NASW Code of Ethics, assists the Director in the coordination of the Social Services Departments by performing administrative duties as directed, and by providing competent, quality Social Work services to patients and their families. As an administrator and a clinician, the employee must be able to function independently as well as part of a team; prioritize and manage numerous assignments at one time; assist with program development; provide clinical and programmatic supervision, guidance and leadership. Administrative duties include budget development and oversight, staffing schedules, and business analytics.

Additional Information:

Behavioral Health Team

LCSW required

Master's degree required

5 yrs related experience with 3 of those in a leadership role required

Full-time (40 hrs/wk)

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Required Education:

Master's Degree

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 5 years with 3 years of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Social Work - 2 years Medical or Pediatric Social Work excperience

Required Certifications:

LCSW - Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board

Recommended Certifications:

Academy of Certified Social Worker - National Associaton of Social Workers

Description

1. Assists with oversight of day-to-day operations within the Social Work Services departments providing clinical supervision of staff.

2. Assists with the development of policies, procedures and budgets for all departments.

3. Full authority for personnel actions including hiring, performance evaluations, performance improvement, team building, delegating, scheduling, etc.

4. Provides thorough and independent clinical assessments and recommendations/interventions using a biopsychosocial model and ecological approach, integrating social determinants of health and trauma informed care to determine the needs of AC's diverse, multicultural population.

5. Devises and implements appropriate therapeutic interventions and plans for patients and families that are comprehensive and outcome focused. Interventions reflect acknowledgement of age specific issues, barriers to care and cultural issues. (e.g. counseling, therapy techniques, age appropriate resources, etc.). Interventions in child maltreatment cases demonstrate comprehension of hospital policies, child abuse laws and legal statutes.

6. Makes independent decisions by utilizing information available and documents assessment according to department guidelines.

7. Documents barriers to compliance or treatment recommendations, current status of patient and family's knowledge regarding medical or psychiatric condition, emotional needs and community/family resources.

8. Documents continued reassessment of provision of social work services if plan indicates ongoing social work follow-up.

9. Transitions cases appropriately (including arranging for follow-up of identified social issues and indicates in documentation of appropriate plans if needed).

10. Actively participates in problem-solving strategies related to patient care.

11. Other duties assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

_“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”_ Michael – Business Operations Manager

•Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

•We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

•Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

•When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

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