Mental Health Clinician

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for ?Find Jobs for Students?. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through ?My Draft Applications? located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: 04/23/2024 Type of Position: Professional Staff - Student Affairs Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) 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: CAPS Training Department's Website: https://health.uark.edu/ 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. Please note: This position can be either 12-month or 10-month. Work Schedule (10-month): August 1st ?May 31st . No work in June or July regardless of hire date. Salary (10-month): Paid over 10 months. Leave Accrual (10-month): 83.3% Benefits (10 month): Salary and benefits pro-rated for 10 months, pay matches work schedule. (No pay in June or July). 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: Master?s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counseling education, or a related field AND Currently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed master social worker (LMSW) with eligibility for independent practice licensure within two years OR Currently licensed as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed associate counselor (LAC) with eligibility for independent licensure within four years OR Ph.D. or PsyD. in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited institution of higher education AND Currently licensed as a psychologist in Arkansas or eligibility for independent practice licensure in Arkansas within 18 months Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Ability to work with diverse populations Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work well in crisis situations Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule including evening hours Additional Information: Salary Information: $59,000 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, krw006@uark.edu 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. Special Instructions to Applicants: 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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). 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: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. 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