Licensed Master Social Worker

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).

• Recognized as a Social Worker in the State of Arkansas.

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience supporting youth or families in school-based, clinical, or community settings.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong foundation in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and case management.

• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations related to disabilities, mental health, child welfare, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student and family rights.

• Proven ability to engage high-risk youth with empathy, cultural competence, and trauma awareness.

• Skilled in crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and coordinating community-based services.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, and diverse school and community environments.

Responsibilities:

Student Intake, Assessment, Interventions & Case Management

• Serve as a trusted advocate by conducting student intakes, diagnostic assessments, and needs evaluations in alignment with student and family rights.

• Translate assessment findings into effective short- and long-term intervention plans that support academic success and overall well-being.

• Provide trauma-informed, one-on-one support, including emotional regulation coaching and timely crisis intervention.

• Connect students and families to health, mental health, behavioral, and community resources in collaboration with LRSD Behavioral Health, ACASA, Family Peace Center, ARCC, and other partners.

• Consult with school teams on attendance challenges, behavior concerns, homelessness, crisis response, mental health needs, child abuse/neglect, confidentiality, and other barriers to learning.

• Advocate for appropriate services while supporting student retention, improved attendance, and successful transitions.

Program Delivery, Student Engagement & Campus Integration

• Serve as the embedded UAMS presence at ALE/ACC campuses and City of Little Rock youth centers, building strong, consistent relationships.

• Deliver and support the Love Notes 4.1 curriculum in alignment with REAL Deal goals and student needs.

• Lead REAL Deal Clubs, student ambassador initiatives, enrichment activities, and targeted small-group support sessions.

• Collaborate closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, and youth program staff to create a coordinated, student-centered approach.

• Support guest speakers, family engagement activities, and community partnership events.

Documentation, Compliance & Program Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely case records and service documentation in accordance with UAMS, LRSD, and federal requirements.

• Complete required data entry and reporting, including nFORM, Ensora assessments, student logs, service notes, and referrals.

• Ensure compliance with laws governing confidentiality, disabilities, mental health, child welfare, mandated reporting, and student and family rights.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts and maintain fidelity to READY4Life reporting standards.

Outreach, Training & Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in required trainings, including trauma-informed care, Love Notes curriculum, LRSD professional development, and safety/compliance modules.

• Support outreach, recruitment, summer boot camps, and virtual or in-person make-up programming.

• Perform additional duties that support program goals and student success.

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