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    Licensed Master Social Worker - Little Rock, United States - State of Arkansas

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    Description

    Position Number:

    County:
    Pulaski

    Posting End Date: 05/07/2024


    Anticipated Starting Salary:
    $48,000.00


    DAABH
    This position will be housed at the Arkansas State Hospital. Salary is paid on a grid based on years of experience.

    Preferred qualifications:
    Experience in a mental health facility a plus.


    NOTE:
    Applicants with provisional LMSW may be considered.


    The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better.

    We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans.

    Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS.

    Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information


    Class Code:
    M088C


    Grade:
    GS08


    FLSA Status:

    EXEMPT

    Salary Range:
    $45, $65,265.00

    Summary


    The Licensed Master Social Worker is responsible for providing counseling and crisis intervention for families of patients in need of rehabilitative care.

    This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

    Functions


    Provides assistance to Licensed Certified Social Worker, by offering consultation concerning specific requests, explaining laws and regulations, and monitoring certification standards.

    Performs a lead role in coordinating predetermined work assignments of co-workers and/or subordinate employees, by communicating prioritization of activities and project deadlines.

    Develops program plans by determining goals and objectives, assessing programs, and making recommendations for policy and procedure changes in conjunction with other staff.

    Conducts individual group counseling sessions to increase client self-esteem and to aid client's social, emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. Refers clients to other sources of help, monitors client's progress, writes release summaries, and notifies appropriate personnel. Testifies in court concerning client's compliance with court order and psychiatric stability.

    Prepares and maintains reports, including logs of daily progress of patients, quality assurance records, documentation of sessions, and case work records.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Dimensions

    None

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of principles and practices of counseling and social work. Knowledge of agency, community, and state human service resources. Knowledge of state laws and agency policy governing specific program area. Knowledge of computer operating software systems. Ability to plan, organize, and direct work of others. Ability to interview, obtain, evaluate, and diagnose information related to problems and services needed. Ability to provide treatment, guidance, and counseling to clients. Ability to serve as a social advocate for clients by providing information and evaluating and monitoring treatment plans.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field.

    Licensed as a Master Social Worker by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as required by ACA Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

    OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

    Licenses

    None


    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.


    Nearest Major Market:
    Little Rock

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