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Closing Date:

08/29/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Psychiatry

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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.

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Department:

ICE | BHSL AR Connect

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Clinical Therapist at the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) AR ConnectNow program will provide direct clinical services such as diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, and family therapy to patients using evidence-based interventions. The AR ConnectNow program was created in response to the urgent behavioral ehealth COVID-19 crisis. All sessions are conducted via telephone or video, but are done so in the office. 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:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from Arkansas Professional Board

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Leads Care Management's Social Work team in collaboration and with the Social Work Manager.

• Reviews resource utilization, discharge planning, and social work services to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Oversees admission status, level of care, and resource consumption appropriateness to assure hospital Care Management activities are effective in maximizing patient satisfaction.

• Manages new employee orientation and provides education to staff related to changes in policy and procedures.

• Completes performance evaluations of Care Management Social Work team. Assists, coaches, counsels and disciplines social workers.

• Provides feedback to managers for evaluations.

• Facilitates preparedness surveys and performance improvement processes.

• Reports variances in care, systems, or processes through the appropriate means.

• Ensures right time discharges and documents discharge delays to manage third party payer reimbursement.

• Provides coverage during times of staffing shortages; performs the duties of a Licensed Social Worker as needed.

• Performs 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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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