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Closing Date:
01/12/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Psychiatry
Job Type:
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
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 $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:
ICE IMSL Behavioral Health
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a behavioral health provider within the Patient Centered Medical Homes in the UAMS Primary Care Clinics. This position is responsible for providing direct patient/family care as well as engaging in program development and interdisciplinary team development and additional departmental duties. The BHC functions as an integrated member of the PCMH and assists in managing the overall health of the enrolled population through improved recognition treatment and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and psychosocial aspects of medical conditions. BHC providers will demonstrate competency in providing brief evaluations cognitive-behavioral therapy motivational interviewing as well as other evidence-based/evidence informed interventions to individuals families and groups to address behavioral health issues chronic and acute physical health conditions and substance abuse conditions.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Social Work Psychology or Counseling
Experience in a healthcare setting
A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience or 1 year as an Intern at UAMS
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist psychiatrist or licensed certified social worker provides psychosocial assistance to patients and families in the areas of financial challenges local housing transportation food and prescribed medications.
- Intervenes in crisis situations to assist clients and conducts assessments to determine needs.
- Assists patients and families with education coping strategies adjustment to disease grief response and acute or chronic mental health issues.
- Investigates child abuse or neglect cases and takes authorized protective action when necessary.
- Refers clients to community or social service programs and educational or work programs.
- Organizes patient support groups and serves as an advocate for patients within the community.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
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
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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:
Adult Maltreatment 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:
Balancing Crouching Feeling Grasping Hearing Kneeling Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Reaching Repetitive Motion Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes