Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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, Social Work or related field required.

• Must be a licensed counselor with the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy.

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Responsibilities:

• Implements therapeutic evidence-based interventions with clients, including individual, group, marital family, and other forms of psychotherapy.

• Conducts intake, historical, and diagnostic interviews, and makes appropriate diagnostic assessments.

• Administers, scores, and interprets psychological assessment measures as appropriate and necessary. Participates in treatment planning.

• Writes routine reports and evaluations detailing assessment, treatment information, recommendations, etc.

• Writes psychological assessment reports and enters assessment data into appropriate databases.

• Maintains adequate chart notes, documenting treatment activities, progress, and client status in a timely and efficient manner.

• Enters data into AR BEST tracking system as pertains to trauma measure scores and treatment follow-up on Child Advocacy Center (CAC) referred clients and other CAC-related activities of all FTP clinical staff.

• Screens referrals and schedules FTP intake evaluations.

• Attends team staffing and case conferences.

• Attends interagency meetings to coordinate service delivery and collaborate with other professionals directly involved with agency clients.

• Completes additional clinical and programmatic documentation as directed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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.