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University of Arkansas System
Little Rock, Arkansas

Licensed Master Social Worker - Transplant

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

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Closing Date

10/01/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Psychiatry

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams. edu.

Department

ICE | TXPSL Transplant OP CL

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Transplant Licensed Social Worker is a member of the solid organ transplant multidisciplinary care management team and is responsible for assisting in the patient management in all phases of care. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of Social Work scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to the Social Work role. The Social Work team member will partner with the multi-disciplinary team utilizing best practices, relevant data and compliance with the mission/philosophy, standards, goals and core values of UAMS: Comfort, Hope, and Healing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work Must be a licensed by an Arkansas Professional Board as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by date of hire Preferred Qualifications Experience in Case Management Experience working in a medical setting Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification Experience working with the Transplant Patient Population

Additional Information

Primary elements of the social work role include: Assessment of the psychological, financial, and discharge planning needs of the patients and families, providing information, support, counseling, and referrals to other levels of care and appropriate resources for a variety of age-specific populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.

Salary Information

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

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

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys. wd5. myworkdayjobs. com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity

Hearing, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Key Responsibilities

The Transplant Licensed Social Worker assists in the management of patients across all phases of care as part of a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for assessing the psychological, financial, and discharge planning needs of patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Transplant patient carePsychosocial assessmentPatient counselingMultidisciplinary team collaborationRegulatory complianceCrisis interventionPatient advocacy

Social Worker Career Context

In Arkansas, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (23 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (8,182 salary observations; 17,967 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities