LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Little Rock, ARJob$71–105K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides clinical mental health services in state-operated facilities or service programs. The role includes assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, counseling, and case management, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and coordination with community resources. The position is located at the Arkansas State Hospital, a 24/7 behavioral health facility in Little Rock.
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LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Req ID: 61030
Location:
Little Rock, AR, US, 72205
Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Anticipated Starting Salary: $71,027.01
Position Number: 22098760
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: November 17, 2026
This position is located at the Arkansas State Hospital, a 24/7 behavioral health facility, in Little Rock.
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Job Series:Counseling and Mental Health – Career Path
Classification:Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Class Code:SCM03P
Pay Grade:SPC03
Salary Range:$71,027 - $105,120
Job Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical mental health services including psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and case management to individuals in state-operated facilities or service programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and psychosocial evaluations. Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based treatment modalities. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and discharge plans. Deliver crisis intervention services and make appropriate referrals as needed. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including medical providers, case managers, probation officers, or educators. Coordinate referrals to community resources, including outpatient services, housing support, and financial aid. May participate in discharge planning and establishing continuity of care with clients. Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives. Serve as a liaison between clients and service agencies to ensure continuity of care. Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and state guidelines. May be required to pursue ongoing continuing education and training in order to renew licensing every two years.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of clinical mental health principles, social work theories and practices, and crisis intervention techniques. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the NASW Code of Ethics. Ability to conduct clinical assessments, keep accurate and detailed records, and manage disputes. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities, develop and coordinate individualized service plans for case records, and make sound decisions in high-stress situations. Ability to provide clinical consultation and/or clinical supervision to subordinate staff. Skilled in time management, organization, and problem solving.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in social work and at least three years of experience in mental health clinics, corrections, child welfare, or a related field.
Licensure/Certifications
Must be a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the State of Arkansas. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market:Little Rock
How this job compares
Set against the 791 open Clinical Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$71–105K/yr
- US median$75–104K/yr275 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $88K, is close to the US median midpoint ($89K) — in the middle half of Clinical Social Worker salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 791 open Clinical Social Worker jobs across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Clinical Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 457 postings).
- Education
- 580 of the 791 open Clinical Social Worker jobs (73%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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