Senior Clinical Therapist - BHSL ARConnect Now
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Senior Clinical Therapist for the Behavioral Health Service Line ARConnect Now program will provide direct clinical services such as diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, and family therapy to patients using evidence-based interventions. The ARConnect Now 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.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Senior Clinical Therapist for the Behavioral Health Service Line ARConnect Now program will provide direct clinical services such as diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, and family therapy to patients using evidence-based interventions. The ARConnect Now 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides and appropriately documents direct clinical services including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention.
- Complies with all legal and professional standards and/or guidelines such as mandatory reporting, maintenance of professional licensure in accordance with state licensing boards, and ensuring compliance with best practices through continuing education and clinical supervision.
- Participates in regularly scheduled departmental and program staff meetings, multidisciplinary consultations, and trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- Current and valid license by Arkansas Professional Board - Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- 3 years of direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience
- Evidence-based treatment background, trauma-informed care model
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- Retirement Plan With Employer Matching
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Prescription Delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.