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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 theApply 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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• Bachelor's degree in education, English, Speech Communication or related field plus 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma plus 6 years of experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field plus three (3) years of mental health experience.

• Mental Health Paraprofessional certification within 90 days of hire.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Directs services to clients and their families (includes obtaining PCP referrals, helping make any needed appointments for the client and family, helping schedule transportation for the client and their family.

• Attends med clinic appointments and court appointments as needed, as well as providing any on/off site interventions and/or collaterals teachers and/or outside agencies.

• Documents in the clinical record, staffing and meetings, administrative tasks, training.

• Travels to clients' homes, schools and other community agencies such as juvenile court

• Works independently and will use independent judgment in working with clients under the supervision of a lead Case Manager, Mental Health Professional and the Program Manager. For example, if a client reports suicidal ideation, the employee will consult immediately with the mental professional responsible for the case. In another case, the employee may implement a behavior plan with the client's parent, and would require minimal supervision for that task.

• Responsible for a number of billable hours per week, to be established by the supervisor.

• Interacts daily with the STRIVE Program, as well as the staff of community agencies such as schools, and will interact occasionally with Psychiatric Research Institute staff and other UAMS staff.

• Reports to the STRIVE Program Manager, but on individual cases, will report to the therapist assigned to the case.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

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.