Mental Health Clinician - 10 Month
About The Position
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for a 10-month position, running from August 1 through May 31 annually. This role is part of the CAPS Training Department and involves providing comprehensive mental health services to the university community. The position requires a commitment to being "remote essential," meaning clinicians must be prepared to offer telehealth services during emergencies or campus closures, including taking university-issued laptops home nightly and on weekends. This ensures continued access to mental healthcare for students even during unexpected disruptions. The role emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, and maintaining a harmonious working relationship with colleagues.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work or counseling.
- Eligible to obtain provisional licensure in the relevant discipline in the state of Arkansas within 60 days of the start date, with the expectation of pursuing independent licensure in a timely manner (for Mental Health Clinician I).
- State of Arkansas license for independent practice in social work or counseling (LCSW or LPC) (for Mental Health Clinician II).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well in crisis situations.
- Ability to balance administrative tasks with clinical tasks.
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work or counselor education.
- 3+ years of experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.
- Experience working within brief models of care.
Responsibilities
- Providing individual, couple, and group counseling.
- Offering emergency mental health services.
- Consulting with the University community.
- Conducting outreach presentations.
- Providing clinical supervision of graduate students.
- Engaging in clinical disposition activities.
- Attending staff meetings.
- Coordinating specific areas such as group therapy, outreach, training, embedded services, or eating disorder programs.
- Completing clinical documentation.
- Obtaining and maintaining licensure in the state of Arkansas in a relevant discipline.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the CAPS Director, Senior Associate Director, Associate Director, or Assistant Directors.
- Taking university-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend to be prepared for telehealth services during potential campus closures.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance.
- University contributions to dental insurance.
- University contributions to life insurance.
- University contributions to disability insurance.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
- 12 official holidays.
- Immediate leave accrual.
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
