Senior Clinical Therapist

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Remote

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Closing Date:

09/30/2024


Type of Position:

Other Health Care - Psychiatry


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

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

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Department:

COM PSY Child Study Center


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

This position is located at the PRI Child Study Center located on the Arkansas Children's Hospital campus.

The Senior Clinical Therapist at the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) Child Study Center will provide direct clinical services such as diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention to patients using evidence-based interventions. Direct and indirect clinical services are provided in the office unless remote work agreement is available upon hire.

The Senior Clinical Therapist works directly under the supervision of the Clinical Therapist Supervisor, Program Manager, and/or Clinic Medical Director. The Senior Clinical Therapist must have the ability to make decisions related to treatment planning. They must understand mental health diagnosis and treatment. Adaptable technological skills are required. In addition, the Senior Clinical Therapist will be responsible for ongoing communications with their supervisor and other members of the treatment team. They complete clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and procedures. They will participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education activities as needed to maintain quality provision and coordination of care as well as professional licensure and/or certification.


Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work required.

  • Licensed by Arkansas Professional Board as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One (1) year direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience.

  • Evidence-based treatment background, trauma-informed care model.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for direct and indirect clinical services that are provided in the office unless remote work agreement is available upon hire. 

  • Makes decisions related to treatment planning.

  • Understands mental health diagnosis and treatment.

  • Responsible for maintaining caseload, by contacting patients and discharging as appropriate.

  • Responsible for ongoing communications with their supervisor and other members of the treatment team.

  • Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

  • Participates in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education activities as needed to maintain quality provision and coordination of care as well as professional licensure and/or certification.

  • May perform other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


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:

Hearing, Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting


Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes