Licensed Professional Counselor

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• Duties: 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: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS 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 The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. Universities University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas System eVersity Two-Year Colleges Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Cossatot Community College at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Other Units University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Archaeological Survey Criminal Justice Institute Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)