Medical Social Worker
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type : Per Diem
Salary : 22.91-31.5 HOUR
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
****St. Vincent Health at Home in Little Rock, Arkansas Hiring PRN Medical Social Worker****
**** Mileage Reimbursement and Remote Work opportunity****
No Weekends or After Hour On Call requirements
At St. Vincent Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including:
- Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
- Providing crisis intervention as required.
- Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
- Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
- Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation)
- Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
- Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Benefits:
- Mileage Reimbursement (58.5 Cents per mile)
- No After hour on call requirements
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting.
- Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements
Ready to Make a Difference?
At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Where You'll WorkSt. Vincent Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
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Frequently asked questions
Little Rock shows a steady need for medical social workers due to its expanding home health services and community care programs. Compared to larger metro areas, competition is moderate, offering opportunities for professionals with healthcare experience and local licensure in Arkansas.
Holding an Arkansas state social work license is essential, and familiarity with state public assistance programs strengthens your candidacy. Certifications like CPR/BLS are also highly valued, reflecting readiness to handle healthcare-related emergencies in clinical environments.
Proficiency in crisis intervention, care plan coordination, and patient-family communication are vital. Medical social workers must navigate complex emotional and social factors affecting recovery, requiring empathy paired with strong documentation and referral abilities.
Growth often leads from direct patient support roles to clinical supervision or specialized case management. Additional certifications or a focus on community resource integration can open doors to leadership positions in hospital social services or home health administration.
Medical social workers concentrate on aligning social care with medical treatment plans, handling crisis interventions, and liaising with physicians to address economic and emotional barriers to health. Their scope bridges clinical support and community resource mobilization.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes humankindness, blending faith-based compassion with innovative home healthcare delivery. Medical social workers here benefit from a no after-hours call policy and mileage reimbursement, supporting a balanced work-life dynamic.
This position offers PRN status with mileage reimbursement, allowing for part-time engagement and remote documentation tasks. The absence of weekend or on-call duties provides flexibility often sought by healthcare professionals balancing clinical and personal commitments.
Medical Social Workers in Little Rock typically earn between $50,000 and $65,000 annually full-time, but PRN roles like this one offer hourly wages ranging from $25 to $35, with mileage reimbursed at 58.5 cents per mile, reflecting regional compensation trends.