Senior Clinical Therapist - BHSL ARConnect Now

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Closing Date:

11/09/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Psychiatry

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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

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Department:

• ICE | BHSL AR Connect
• Department's Website:

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• •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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• •3 years of direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience
• •Evidence-based treatment background, trauma-informed care model

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

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
• Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes