Senior Clinical Therapist - PRI Employee Assistance Program

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Closing Date:

09/30/2024

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 Employee Assistance Program

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Clinical Therapist at Arkansas Employee Assistance Program (AEAP) will provide direct clinical services such as assessment, individual, family, and group EAP consultations. They will also provide crisis intervention or critical incident interventions to EAP clients, employees of contracted organizations and teams of employees. Direct and indirect clinical services are provided in the office unless remote work agreement is available upon hire. They will also serve as liaison to administration of assigned contracted organizations, including providing supervisory consults, trainings and workshops, orientations, benefit marketing, and critical incidents interventions or debriefing. The Senior Clinical Therapist works directly under the supervision of the Clinical Therapist Supervisor, and/or Program Manager. The Senior Clinical Therapist must have the ability to make decisions related to treatment planning and organizational consultations. They must understand mental health assessment, treatment, and referral as well as organizational dynamics. Adaptable technological skills are required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• LCSW or LPC licensure

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Administers direct clinical services including diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention.

• Completes mandated reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines.

• Coordinates care and services by documenting and communicating processes with treatment teams.

• Provides Psychological Testing if permission is consistent with Professional State Licensure.

• Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with Medicaid, insurance, Joint Commission, program, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Conducts medical record reviews, treatment outcomes projects, and program development projects; completes service-related documentation.

• Works with administrative support and utilization management to facilitate scheduling, review authorization of services, and transfer or refer clients to other programs.

• Provides indirect supervision of mental health paraprofessional members of treatment team for clients and direct supervision of social work interns.

• Participates in regularly scheduled and as-needed departmental and program staff meetings, training, and supervision and continuing education activities.

• Completes other duties as requested.

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 askrecruitment@uams.edu 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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes