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Lifepoint Health
Russellville, Arkansas

Social Worker (LMSW), Behavioral Health

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Lifepoint Behavioral Health

Social Worker (LMSW), Behavioral Health

Location: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801

Shift: FT | 0800-1600 | M-F – Some weekends and holidays required

Bonus: 15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Social Worker (LCSW), Behavioral Health, joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LCSW) to support patients facing social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges.

In this role, you’ll conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, coordinate services, and collaborate closely with our healthcare team to ensure patients receive the support they need.

You’ll also assist with discharge planning, connect patients to community resources, and complete Medicaid and Safety Net screenings as needed. This position also ensures high quality, patient centered social services through treatment planning, therapy modalities, and ongoing evaluation.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, exercises strong critical thinking skills, and can work independently while supporting patients and families through challenging situations. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral health and want to work with a supportive, mission driven team, we’d love to meet you.

How You’ll Contribute

  • Conduct interviews and comprehensive assessments with patients, families, caregivers, and legal representatives to identify social, emotional, and environmental needs.
  • Determine, prioritize, and coordinate internal and external services or interventions; provide referrals for transportation, housing, healthcare, and social or spiritual support.
  • Participate in case reviews and collaborate with the healthcare team to monitor, promote, and evaluate compliance with individualized treatment plans.
  • Support discharge planning by arranging follow up care, ensuring continuity with outside agencies, and completing Medicaid screenings and Safety Net applications when indicated.
  • Fulfill responsibilities for inpatient behavioral health, including monitoring service quality, completing bio psycho social assessments, developing measurable goals, providing therapeutic modalities, and participating in utilization management.
  • Complete required documentation within established time frames and assist with orientation, training, meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work
  • LCSW (State of Arkansas)
  • BLS HCP; Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate services for patients facing social, emotional, and environmental challenges. They will also manage discharge planning, facilitate referrals, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a current LCSW license in the State of Arkansas. At least two years of related experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementMedicaid screeningBio-psycho-social assessmentPatient assessmentCollaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
5%
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Russellville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$951/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
Life/Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance