Licensed Professional Counselor

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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.

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 $50,000
• 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 the Apply link/button.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field plus one (1) year of experience workingwith pediatrics and adolescents required.

• Must be licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Psychologist, or Licensed Psychological Examiner (LPE) with the Arkansas Board of Psychology.

• Two (2) years of experience evaluating children and teens is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate screenings/assessments, which may include cognitive/developmental, achievement, and behavioral/emotional screenings/evaluations within the scope of practice and dependent on the age and background information of children and youths referred to the program.

• Reports and interprets results.

• Staff with team members regarding impressions and recommendations.

• Reports to agency staff/caregivers information as appropriate and responds to questions accurately to ensure coordinated care.

• Completes documentation in Epic detailing background information, interview information, screening/assessment scores, interpretation, impressions, and recommendations within the required timeframe.

• Documents information into other data systems when instructed. Documents billing information in a timely manner if required.

• Completes necessary clinic preparation prior to clinic, including requesting records (i.e., school records, mental health records, etc.) and gathering demographic information.

• Shares important information with other team members to ensure a quality evaluation.

• Completes additional clinical and programmatic requests timely.

• Keeps supervisor(s) updated on clinical and programmatic needs.

• Provides coverage within the PACE department as needed.

• Participates in other activities regarding improving the PACE program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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.