Senior Clinical Therapist - PRI Walker Family Clinic

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Closing Date:
10/31/2024Type of Position:Clinical Staff - PsychiatryJob Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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Summary of Job Duties:The Senior Clinical Therapist at the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) Walker Family Clinic will provide direct clinical services such as diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention to patients using evidence-based interventions. Direct and indirect clinical services are provided in the office unless remote work agreement is available upon hire. This role works directly under the supervision of the Clinical Therapist Supervisor, Program Manager, and/or Clinic Medical Director. The Senior Clinical Therapist must have the ability to make decisions related to treatment planning and understand mental health diagnosis and treatment.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Current and valid license by Arkansas Professional Board - Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Preferred Qualifications:
1 year of direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience

Evidence-based treatment background, trauma-informed care model

Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Administers direct clinical services including diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention.

Completes mandated reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines.

Coordinates care and services by documenting and communicating processes with treatment teams.

Provides Psychological Testing if permission is consistent with Professional State Licensure.

Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with Medicaid, insurance, Joint Commission, program, and departmental policies and procedures.

Conducts medical record reviews, treatment outcomes projects, and program development projects; completes service-related documentation.

Works with administrative support and utilization management to facilitate scheduling, review authorization of services, and transfer or refer clients to other programs.

Provides indirect supervision of mental health paraprofessional members of treatment team for clients and direct supervision of social work interns.

Participates in regularly scheduled and as-needed departmental and program staff meetings, training, and supervision and continuing education activities.

Completes other duties as requested.

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:
Please contact *** any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site***/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background 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:Hearing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, SittingOccasional Physical Activity:Standing, WalkingBenefits Eligible:Yes