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Mental Health Clinician (Three Open Positions)

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 04, 2025
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Closing Date: 04/22/2025 Type of Position:Behavioral Health Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Counseling and Psychological Services Administrative Support Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Mental Health Clinician duties include providing individual, couple and group counseling, emergency mental health services; consultation with the University community; outreach presentations, clinical supervision of graduate students; clinical disposition activities; staff meetings; coordination of specific area (e.g. group, outreach, training, embedded, eating disorders, etc.); clinical documentation; obtain and maintain licensure in the state of Arkansas in relevant discipline; and other duties as assigned by the CAPS director, associate director for clinical services, or assistant directors. The position has routine shift hours, infrequent overtime, or shift rotation. This position holds significant responsibility as a "remote essential" role. In challenging situations such as inclement weather or emergencies, when the Pat Walker Health Center or campus needs to close, our dedicated team of CAPS professionals will be on standby to serve our campus community's needs through telehealth if deemed appropriate for telehealth services. The decision to continue with telehealth sessions will depend on various factors, including the nature of the mental health concern, client preference, and the availability of resources. Our primary goal is to ensure that the UA community has access to quality mental healthcare even during unexpected closures. To be fully prepared for such events, all staff members must take their UA issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend. This way, they can readily assist with client access and telehealth services if CAPS is unexpectedly closed during the following business day. By functioning cohesively as a team, CAPS staff will ensure that counseling services remain accessible to our UA community with each team member sharing this responsibility equally. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications for Mental Health Clinician I: Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counselor education, clinical or counseling psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education Eligible to obtain LAC, LMSW, or provisional psychologist license in the state of Arkansas within 60 days of hire Minimum Qualifications for Mental Health Clinician II: All of the above PLUS State of Arkansas license for independent practice in social work, counselor education, clinical or counseling psychology or a related field (LPC, LCSW, or fully licensed LP) Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counselor education, clinical or counseling psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least three years of experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students Experience working within brief models of care, as evidenced in application materials Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Strong interpersonal skills Evidence of strong communication skills, including interpersonal skills, public speaking, and facilitation Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team Ability to work with diverse populations Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work well in crisis situations Ability to balance administrative tasks with clinical tasks Ability to demonstrate a passion and commitment to working with and contributing to a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, and multi-theoretical team providing culturally attuned services and training Additional Information: Salary Information: $62,000 - $71,000 commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Kimberly A Williams Associate Director of CAPS All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Prior to or on your start date at CAPS you will be required to provide information confirming your application for independent licensure as a mental health professional in the state of Arkansas and pursue full licensure in compliance with state licensing board policies during the term of your appointment at CAPS Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes