Behavioral Health Specialist

Summary of Job Duties

The Behavioral Health Specialist is housed within the Health and the Legal System (HEALS) Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The incumbent will be assigned to grants and contracts within the team. Major responsibilities include providing assessment, brief intervention, treatment plan development, individual/group therapy, psychoeducational groups, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and administrative support as assigned. The incumbent will also maintain timely and meticulous documentation in all clinical and/or research roles. Assigned duties may occur in-person and virtually at the UAMS campus and/or at various locations in the community, including within jails and prisons. Exact assignments may change over time depending on funding and team needs; flexibility, willingness to continue to learn, and a team-focused attitude to assignments are requirements of the position.

This position requires the ability to interact and develop strong positive working relationships with a diverse group of professionals at all levels within the organization and the outside community. The incumbent will represent UAMS and HEALS Lab in a positive and professional manner and adhere to all best practices, guidelines, policies, and procedures as established. Willingness to undertake in-state travel to community sites is a requirement of the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or other mental health-related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be licensed in a Mental Health field or eligible in the State of Arkansas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Excellent PC skills with demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office;
• Package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook); internet;
• Training and public speaking skills;
• Strong written and verbal skills;
• Willingness to engage in statewide travel as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, and expertise in the intersection of mental health and the legal system;
• 2-3 years of experience in the areas of posttraumatic stress and/or substance use disorder;
• Experience providing evidence-based therapy for PTSD, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and/or Written Exposure Therapy;
• Experience providing psychoeducational training and offering public speaking;
• Expertise in any of the following: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Crisis Intervention; Engagement, Relationship Building, and Collaboration with Community Partners; Observation, Screening, and Data Collection; Action Planning, Strategy Development, Implementation/ Technical Assistance; Community Systems Partnerships and Resources; Professionalism, and Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, brief intervention, treatment plan development, individual/group therapy, psychoeducational groups, crisis intervention, and referral coordination as assigned.
• Maintain timely and meticulous documentation in all clinical and/or research roles.
• Learn and adhere to HEALS’ standards/protocols for all assigned activities.
• Complete required paperwork, logs, reports, and data entry within the required timeframe outlined in project/contract protocol or as directed by the incumbent’s supervisor and/or Laboratory director.
• Perform other responsibilities as required to support the needs of the HEALS team.

Additional Information

• The incumbent may travel to locations within the state for work on assigned projects and will maintain flexible hours to meet the needs of assigned programs, clients, study participants, and stakeholders.
• Frequent Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity; Occasional Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity.

Physical Demands

Frequent Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity; Occasional Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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.

Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity

Benefits Eligible: Yes