Mental Health Professional

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Closing Date:
07/12/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Psychiatry
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
COM | Peds Foster Care

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
This position is part-time and located in Springdale, AR

The Mental Health Professional in the PACE program will work in a clinical setting, traveling to 18+ sites. He/she will provide assessments within their scope of practice to children/youths referred to the program. The successful applicant will coordinate their work with a team of physicians/APRNs and speech/language pathologists, providing mental health interviews and screenings/assessments, developing recommendations for treatment planning, and making recommendations.
Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field plus one (1) year of experience working with 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.
  

Additional Information:

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

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes