Social Work Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Arkansas

Closing Date:

04/20/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

COM | PSY Social Work Interns

Summary of Job Duties:

The Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) internship will assist in preparing social work interns to be knowledgeable of the profession’s missions, values, principles, and standards, and will seek the well-being of the client population in a consistently ethical manner.

It will require collaboration with PRI and other UAMS departments to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community health and social welfare organizations and community groups in promoting effective and efficient service delivery, and the development of resources to meet the needs of client populations.

1st year interns will have 3 different ten-week rotations in PRI departments within UAMS. Interns will be learning agency policy & systems in place per department, including referral sources, assessment components, treatment planning, become knowledgeable of services provided for patient care, systems influencing care, resources available, and discharge planning.

2nd year interns will have a concentration year at one PRI department within UAMS. Interns will learn all the above criteria for their assigned department and have a clinical caseload to manage by providing services applicable to the assigned department. Duties will include individual, group, and family therapy, participating in a multi-disciplinary treatment team, assisting with treatment plan formulation, and other clinic-specific duties.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university working toward a Master’s in Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications:

- One (1) or more years of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
- Indirect and direct services to patients and their families.
- Indirect services include patient and family phone calls to assist with the coordination of care.
- Direct services include, but are not limited to, diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention.
- All services provided will be done under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Provider.
- Documentation in the clinical record, staff meetings, and other meetings, administrative tasks, and training.

Responsibilities:

- Observes and gains insights from experienced social workers, participates in team meetings, and engages in supervision sessions for professional development.
- Provides direct clinical services. These include, but are not limited to: diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention. This includes mandated reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines, and completing all assignments given to the intern from their accredited program.
- Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with Medicaid, insurance, Joint Commission, program, and departmental policies and procedures. This may include participation in administrative tasks such as medical record reviews, treatment outcomes projects, and program development projects in addition to direct-service-related documentation.
- Works with administrative support and utilization management staff as needed to facilitate scheduling, prior and continuing review authorization of services, and transfer/referral of clients to other programs as needed.
- Participates in regularly scheduled and as-needed departmental and program staff meetings, training, and supervision.
- Participates in continuing education activities as required to maintain certification, as applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned, which may include phone calls with patients or insurance companies, writing letters to patients on behalf of the Medical Director(s) or other clinical staff, assisting in the discharge process of patients, collaborating with school staff for continuity of care (IEP meetings, referral processes).

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$15/hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, 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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No