Senior Clinical Therapist - Northwest Arkansas Employee Assistance Program

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Closing Date:

11/01/2026

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 Employee Assistance Program
• Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Clinical Therapist at Arkansas Employee Assistance Program (AEAP) will provide direct clinical services such as assessment, individual, family, and group EAP consultations. They will also provide crisis intervention or critical incident interventions to EAP clients, employees of contracted organizations and teams of employees. Direct and indirect clinical services are provided in the office unless remote work agreement is available upon hire. They will also serve as liaison to administration of assigned contracted organizations, including providing supervisory consults, trainings and workshops, orientations, benefit marketing, and critical incidents interventions or debriefing.

The Senior Clinical Therapist works directly under the supervision of the Clinical Therapist Supervisor, and/or Program Manager. The Senior Clinical Therapist must have the ability to make decisions related to treatment planning and organizational consultations. They must understand mental health assessment, treatment, and referral as well as organizational dynamics. Adaptable technological skills are required.

In addition, the Senior Clinical Therapist will be responsible for ongoing communications with their supervisor, other members of the treatment team and assigned contracted organizations. They complete clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and procedures. They will produce and provide trainings, workshops and articles for the education of employees. They will participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education activities as needed to maintain quality provision and coordination of care as well as professional licensure and/or certification.

Join our team and help build healthier, more resilient workplaces, and expand access to essential mental health support!

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• •Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• •Current and valid license by the Arkansas Professional Board
• •LCSW or LPC licensure

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• •Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in treatment planning and organizational consultation.
• •Extensive experience with mental health assessment, treatment, and referral processes.
• •Proficient in crisis intervention and debriefing within organizational settings.
• •Effective communicator with supervisory and training capabilities.
• •Advanced technological proficiency and ability to adapt to evolving tools.

Additional Information:

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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving

Benefits Eligible:

Yes