Senior Clinical Therapist

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Closing Date:

12/18/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Psychiatry

Job Type:

RegularNo

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

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Department:

COM PSY Health & Legal Sys Lab

Departments Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Clinical Therapist is housed in the Health and Legal System Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director and Clinical Therapist Supervisor. This position will provide assessments individual/group therapy and crisis intervention to research participants. Treatment will be provided in-person and virtually both at the UAMS campus and within jails and prisons. The Clinical Therapist must have an understanding of mental health diagnosis and treatment specifically related to post-traumatic stress disorder and Substance use disorders. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for ongoing communications with their supervisors and other members of the lab.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work or counseling plus one (1) year of experience as an LMSW LAC LCSW LPC providing direct clinical care requried.

• LCSW or LPC required.

Responsibilities:

• Works with participants to complete individual or group therapy.

• Completes brief intervention protocol.

• Completes assessments and appropriate documentation.

• Performs other related responsibilities as required

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

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:

Annual TB Screening 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

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Feeling Grasping Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes