Social Worker (MSW), Behavioral Health

St. Mary''s Regional Medical Center

Social Worker (MSW), Behavioral Health

Location: 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801

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

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 Position Title 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.

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team dedicated to supporting patients through every stage of their healing journey. We're seeking a skilled Social Worker who is passionate about providing high‑quality psychiatric care, leading therapeutic programming, and guiding patients and families through treatment and discharge planning.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

You'll be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team that values collaboration, professional growth, and evidence‑based practice. Your work will make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the community.

What You'll Do:

• Provide mental health services within your independent practice scope, including crisis stabilization and therapeutic interventions
• Lead or co‑lead group psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups
• Develop individualized discharge plans and coordinate referrals to community resources
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patient progress and treatment goals
• Offer brief individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, and patient/family education
• Document patient care accurately and professionally
• Participate in weekend assessments, group therapy rotations, and clinical on‑call as needed

What You Bring:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field
• Licensure preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LPC‑I, LPC, LMFT); eligibility to obtain licensure within 6 months accepted
• At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to teamwork, service excellence, and high‑quality patient care

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