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Embedded Mental Health Clinician - College of Engineering

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
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Closing Date: 04/22/2025 Type of Position:Behavioral Health Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Recovery Department's Website: https://health.uark.edu/mental-health/index.php Summary of Job Duties:The Embedded Mental Health Clinician will provide direct clinical services to students pursing degrees in the College of Engineering with an emphasis on individual and group counseling, workshops, emergency mental health services and outreach focused prevention efforts. Indirect clinical services will include administrative consultations internal to College of Engineering and Counseling and Psychological Services, staff meetings, clinical disposition activities, outreach meetings, coordination of specific area (e.g. group, outreach, training, embedded, eating disorders, etc.); maintain licensure in the state of Arkansas in relevant discipline; clinical documentation, training and supervision of CAPS clinical trainees, and general administrative responsibilities. The Embedded Mental Health Clinician is a representative of CAPS and serves as a key member of Engineering One-Stop (EOS), a comprehensive program empowering engineering students to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and persistence by providing holistic support and delivering strategic outreach tailored to their needs. The position will focus on integrating mental health services with existing EOS programs and initiatives and advocating awareness for the link between mental health and academic success (e.g., GPA, retention, graduation rates) through training and education. The position has routine shift hours, infrequent overtime, or shift rotation. This position holds significant responsibility as a "remote essential" role. In challenging situations such as inclement weather or emergencies, when the Pat Walker Health Center, assigned academic building or campus needs to close, our dedicated team of CAPS professionals will be on standby to serve our campus community's needs through telehealth if deemed appropriate for telehealth services. The decision to continue with telehealth sessions will depend on various factors, including the nature of the mental health concern, client preference, and the availability of resources. Our primary goal is to ensure that the UA community has access to quality mental healthcare even during unexpected closures. To be fully prepared for such events, all staff members must take their UA issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend. This way, they can readily assist with client access and telehealth services if CAPS is unexpectedly closed during the following business day. By functioning cohesively as a team, CAPS staff will ensure that counseling services remain accessible to our UA community with each team member sharing this responsibility equally. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counselor education, clinical or counseling psychology, or a related fieldfrom an accredited institution of higher education Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications. State of Arkansas license for independent practice in social work, counselor education, clinical or counseling psychology or a related field (LPC, LCSW, or fully licensed LP) Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counselor education, clinical or counseling psychology, or a related fieldfrom an accredited institution of higher education At least three or more 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, as evidenced in application materials Experience and interest in providing outreach presentations and group work, as evidenced in application materials Experience in the field of college mental health including working with college students in an embedded counseling program Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills Public speaking and facilitation skills Ability to commitment to working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary and multi-theoretical team providing culturally attuned services and training Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work with a diverse college-aged population Ability to work well in crisis situations Ability to work an occasional flexible and varied schedule including evening hours Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $71,000 - $74,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Kimberly A Williams Associate Director of CAPS krw006@uark.edu 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. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit proof of independent licensure as a mental health professional in the state of Arkansas. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:Crouching, Kneeling, N/A, Reaching Benefits Eligible:Yes