No salary listed — similar Social Worker roles pay ~$73k (median of 303 jobs)

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active roles in this specialty

Social Worker MSW

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time MSW at Northwest Regional Medical Center. Rotating weekends & holidays. Springdale, AR.

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services as a Social Worker MSW – Acute Care in Springdale, Arkansas. Why You’ll Love Working Here: * Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
  • Provides counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
  • Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required.
  • 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
  • Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and psychosocial assessment methods.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Community Health Systems Professional Services as a Social Worker MSW – Acute Care.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess a valid Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) certification. A minimum of 2-4 years of clinical healthcare experience is preferred, along with Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentClinical social workCase managementDischarge planningCrisis interventionCounselingCare coordinationElectronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationCultural competenceResource educationPatient advocacyDocumentationBehavioral health supportGrief support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Worker Career Context

In Arkansas, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$118k across 44 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans
Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits
Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off