Behavioral Health Provider

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Closing Date:

04/25/2026

Type of Position:

Behavioral HealthNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Recovery

Summary of Job Duties:

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team within an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) model embedded in a college health setting. The BHP provides brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions consultation and care coordination to support the mental emotional and physical health of college students.

This role emphasizes whole-person population-based care and early intervention addressing developmental academic social and health-related stressors common in a student population. The BHP works in a fast-paced consultative model rather than traditional long-term psychotherapy focusing on functional improvement resilience-building health behavior change and support of medical treatment plans. Must obtain and maintain licensure in the state of Arkansas in relevant discipline; and other duties as assigned by CAPS leadership. The position has routine shift hours infrequent overtime or shift rotation.

This position holds significant responsibility as a remote essential challenging situations such as inclement weather or emergencies when the Pat Walker Health Center or campus needs to close CAPS psychologists will be on standby to serve the campus community through telehealth if deemed clinically appropriate.

The decision to continue with telehealth sessions will depend on clinical appropriateness client preference and availability of resources. Our primary goal is to ensure continued access to quality mental healthcare during unexpected closures.

To be fully prepared for such events all staff members must take their UA-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend. This way they can readily assist with client access and telehealth services if CAPS is unexpectedly closed during the following business day. By functioning cohesively as a team CAPS staff will ensure that counseling and IBH services remain accessible to our UA community with each team member sharing this responsibility.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Qualifications for a candidate with Mental Health Clinician Licensure

Minimum Qualifications Mental Health Clinician II:

Entry Rate of $71000 (commensurate with education and experience)

• Masters degree in social workcounseling or a related fieldfrom an accredited institution of higher educationfrom an accredited institution of higher education

• State of Arkansas license for independent practice in social work counseling psychology or a related field (LPC or LCSW)

Preferred Qualifications Mental Health Clinician II:

• Doctoral degree in social work counseling or a related field from an accredited institution of higher educationfrom an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience in an Integrated Behavioral Health or Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model

• Training in behavioral medicine or integrative/holistic approaches to care

Qualifications for a candidate with Psychologist Licensure:

Minimum Qualifications Psychologist I

Entry Rate of $75092 (commensurate with education and experience)

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology

• Eligible to obtain relevant provisional licensure in the state of Arkansas within 60 days of the start date with the expectation of pursuing independent licensure in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications --Psychologist II:

Entry Rate of $86355 (commensurate with education and experience)

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology

• State of Arkansas license for independent practice as a psychologist

Preferred Qualifications Psychologist I or II:

• Experience in an Integrated Behavioral Health or Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model

• Training in health psychology behavioral medicine or integrative/holistic approaches to care

Additional Information:

$71000 (Commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusKym Williams
CAPS Director

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching Kneeling N/A Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes