Social Work Program Manager - PRI

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Closing Date:

12/07/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Kids First/Headstart

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 Clinical Services OP

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) Social Work Program Manager works under the supervision of the PRI Director of Outpatient Operations to coordinate and implement the clinic’s daily functions in the areas of staff supervision, program policies and procedures, assessment and referrals, and training. This position requires the ability to interact and develop strong positive working relationships with a diverse group of professionals at all levels within the organization, community, industry and state and federal governments. The Program Manager provides direct supervision to Clinical Therapists, or the Supervisor delegate, and indirect supervision to administrative staff. This position will coordinate team meetings and administrative links between education and research within the psychiatry, psychology, and allied health professionals in the clinic. This role will work with PRI & UAMS Compliance to assure clinical personnel stay in compliance with all state and federal laws. The Program Manager will become a designated “super-user” of the current Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and will train and assist all clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation meeting all standards of care within the first 6 months in the position. The Program Manager will facilitate leadership activities, assist in the development of new programs within the clinic, continuously update policies and procedures, and develop and implement training agendas at the program level working with the clinic Medical Director, the PRI Adult Psychiatry and Psychology Division, and other staff. The Program Manager will be responsible for hiring and training, discipline and termination of non-faculty clinical staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or related mental health field PLUS 5 years of clinical experience including 2 years of clinical supervision experience

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a mental health clinical setting

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the program’s day-to-day function, both clinical and administrative.

• Oversee staffs work toward meeting federal performance standards including meeting documentation guidelines.

• Gathering data and presenting it through reports to the Director as requested.

• Responsible for assisting in the development.

• Implementation and revision of program policies and procedures as needed.

• Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of training agendas at the program level, in addition to training new program staff

• Assisting with the hiring, training and termination of non-faculty clinical staff.

• Over-seeing the referral/assessment process.

• Train non-clinical staff how to handle crisis calls and deal with patient crises that might arise during clinical operations.

• Maintain awareness of Medicaid, CMS or commercial insurance changes which affect patient care and employee performance.

• Provides direct supervision to mental health professionals (clinically and/or administratively) to program staff. 

• Supervision focuses on (1) quality of care issues, making sure staff are competent/skilled to perform their duties, and (2) service access goals are met ensuring that staff meet job duties including but not limited to productivity standards that are set by the department.

• 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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

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, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes