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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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or related field
2 years of behavioral healthcare experience
Mental Health Paraprofessional Certification within 90 days of hire
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The Health Education Specialist will engage in collaboration with clients and their families and may intervene with employers and academic professionals to assist clients with obtaining retaining completing or transitioning vocational and/or educational objectives per NAVIGATE protocols and standards. Services will be provided in office in home visits and/or other designated community spaces (e.g. workplaces and academic settings). Care management responsibilities may include case management services operations support assisting the therapy and nursing teams with case management tasks and unit operations tasks. The employee is responsible for coordinating services for guests and will follow the guidance of the primary therapist to help carry out treatment plan goals and objectives.
The Health Education Specialist (HES) will participate in weekly and other periodic supervision NAVIGATE team meetings and periodic client treatment planning/review meetings.
The HES works directly under the supervision of the Odyssey Clinic Social Work Program Manager and/or Clinic Medical Director and with other staff in roles designated in the NAVIGATE protocol. The HES must have the ability to make decisions related to treatment planning and implementation in conjunction with client needs and shared decision-making with staff clients families employers and academic institutions. The HES will develop and apply an understanding of first episode psychosis and its impact on client functioning across different domains of life with a focus on vocational/educational areas. They will develop an understanding of how local state and federal policies may also impact clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Adaptive technological skills are required.
In addition the HES will be responsible for ongoing communications with his or her supervisor and other members of the treatment team and will complete clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The specialist will participate in staff meetings trainings supervision and continuing education activities as needed to maintain quality provision and coordination of care as well as any professional licensure and/or certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
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
Noise Level : Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination Depth perception Far visual acuity Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological Chemical Dust Electrical Fumes/Gases/Odors Radiation Sharp objects/tools
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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.
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.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.