Mental Health Clinician - University Housing 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 for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. - Position Details - Posting Number - NC1295P - Quick Link for Posting - http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/31716 - Working Title - Mental Health Clinician - University Housing - Position Number - 16825 - Department - Health Center - About the University - Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations 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. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,600 students with 200+ academic programs. U of A students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent all 50 states and 120 countries. 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 nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. Arkansas is a natural wonder of forests, mountains and lakes framed by picturesque rivers and streams. Some of the best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are a short drive from campus. 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. - About the College/Department - Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is the primary counseling center for the Fayetteville campus of the University of Arkansas. The multicultural, multidisciplinary staff includes an office manager and three other administrative professionals, eleven full-time clinicians, two case managers, the assistant director/training director, the associate director for clinical services, the director, two psychiatrists, a nurse, two full-time Health Service Psychology interns, and typically 8-10 half-time graduate trainees. CAPS is in the early stages of developing a Doctoral Internship in Health Psychology. CAPS has submitted an application for APPIC membership and are awaiting a response. CAPS is a department of the Pat Walker Health Center. University Housing is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, convenient, and reasonably-priced living and learning environment that promotes student success. University Housing is comprised of four areas, each under the leadership of a director: Administrative Services, Business Services & Information Technology, Residence Education, and Residential Facilities. The Mental Health Clinician Embedded in University Housing would work closely with the area of Residence Education to provide services and outreach to the on-campus students. University Housing has 18 various campus communities including traditional residence halls, suite-style halls, and apartments for the 5,600 students that live on-campus. The Residence Education team is approximately 20 professional staff and over 200 student staff. Residence Education offers a variety of activities and programs designed to enhance the academic achievement of our students in diverse communities. - Department Home Page - http://health.uark.edu/departments/counseling-psychological-services.php - Job Type - Staff - Summary of Job Duties - The Mental Health Clinician will provide direct clinical services to students living in residence halls with an emphasis on individual and group counseling or workshops, emergency mental health services, triage, and outreach focused prevention efforts. The clinician will also provide supervision for clinical interns who are housed in the residence hall communities across campus. Indirect clinical services will include administrative consultations internal to Housing and CAPS, staff meetings, clinical disposition activities, clinical documentation, outreach meetings, and other assigned duties. 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. - Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration. - Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counselor education, or a related field OR - Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited institution of higher education - State of Arkansas license for independent practice in ones discipline or the eligibility for licensure within two years - Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)? - Yes - If yes, please specify - Professional license in appropriate discipline - Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the field of college mental health including working with college students in an embedded counseling program - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Ability to work with diverse populations - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Ability to work well in crisis situations - Physical activities associated with this position - The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Frequently - Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding - Repetitive motion - Standing - Walking Constantly - Hearing - Sitting - Talking Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes. - Physical Conditions - None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). - Work Schedule - 40 hours per week (days and times may vary based on department needs) - Overtime Eligible - No - Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions. - No - Work Location/Building - Fayetteville Campus - Residence Hall and Pat Walker Health Center - Benefits Eligible - Yes - Appointment Percent - 100 - Salary - $54,000 minimum - Types of Background Checks Required - Criminal felony and misdemeanor and national registered sex offender check - Pre-employment Screening Requirements - 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. - Future Open Date - (TD) - Close Date - 02/01/2019 - Open Until Filled - No - Anticipated Start Date - 07/01/2019 - Anticipated End Date (for temporary appointments) - (TD) - Recruitment Contact Information - Kym Williams krw006@uark.edu 479-575-5276 All application materials must be uploaded to the U of As employment system at jobs.uark.edu. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. - Special Instructions Summary - (TD) - Hiring Location - 222 Administration Building Fayetteville, AR 72701. - EEO Statement - The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. - Internal Posting - No - Work Location - Fayetteville, AR - Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). - Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents - Optional Documents