UHS·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Manages the integration of social services in patient care, including conducting psychosocial assessments and formulating treatment and discharge plans. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to diverse patient populations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Manages and coordinates the integration of the social services function in patient care. Provides patient care functions including completing psychosocial assessments, participating as an active member of the treatment team in formulating treatment plans and establishing discharge plans with patients, including family members when appropriate. Also, provides inpatient and/or outpatient therapy to include group, individual and family therapy to patients of all age groups. Facilitates communication with physicians, other hospital disciplines, referral sources, aftercare providers, and community service agencies. Ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with The Joint Commission standards, CMS, state health department, and all other regulatory standards. Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and a variety of adult and geriatric populations. Understand, monitor and ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and all entities of accreditation. Timely, thorough and accurate interpretation of patient related information as related to functional performance. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required to communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and the public. Thorough understanding of and willingness to work within established practice standards and licensing limitations. Interpret mission, policies and critical events. Effectively communicate those interpretations to staff and foster climate that promotes continuous improvement and excellence in client care. Clear, concise and timely documentation skills. Must have interpersonal skill sets to work with patients, families, physicians, and staff. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Good knowledge of hospital operations, nursing operations, principles of risk identification, assessment, and utilization review. Excellent organizational and time management skills are required to comply with complex schedules and fluctuations in census. Ability to work in behavioral health environment and observe the standards of care needed for patients. Competency in milieu management for the ASD/IDD population/treatment of this population. (Competency training will the completed by Springwoods BCBA or their representative).
Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and current licensure in Arkansas (LCSW, LAC, LPC, LMSW, or PhD). A minimum of two years of behavioral health experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Arkansas often reflect steady need in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates who can support students or patients with behavioral and emotional needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree and prior mental health experience, while also requiring CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting and be ready to discuss any direct care, de-escalation, or support experience.