Lead Clinical Therapist
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Job Description
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Psychiatry
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
COM PSY STRIVE Clinical Team
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Lead Clinical Therapist (LCT) at UAMS STRIVE provides direct clinical services including but not limited to diagnostic assessment individual therapy family therapy group therapy collateral intervention and crisis intervention to patients. Services are provided primarily in the office community or home setting based on patient need and pay source permissions. The LCT must meet a clinical productivity/service access expectation as set by the supervisor and the department. S/He completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and procedures; and participates in staff meetings training supervision and continuing education activities as needed to maintain quality and coordination of care as well as professional licensure and/or certification.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling or related field plus 3 years of direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience required.
Current and valid Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the Arkansas Professional Board by date of hire.
Ability to pass CPI Certification if required.
Ability to pass Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check State Police background check and drug test.
Ability to pass TB screening.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provides direct clinical services that include but are not limited to: Diagnostic assessment individual therapy family therapy group therapy collateral intervention and crisis intervention. This also includes mandated reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines.
Provides Psychological Testing if licensure allows that is consistent with the permission of their Professional State Licensure.
Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with Medicaid insurance Joint Commission program and departmental policies and procedures. This may include participation in administrative tasks such as medical record reviews treatment outcomes projects and program development projects in addition to direct-service-related documentation.
Works with administrative support and utilization management staff as needed to facilitate scheduling prior and continuing review authorization of services and transfer/referral of clients to other programs as needed.
Participates in regularly scheduled and as-needed departmental and program staff meetings training and supervision.
Participates in continuing education activities as required to maintain professional licensure and/or certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
