Job Description

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Closing Date:

06/27/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 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. 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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu

Department:

ICE | PCPHSL Behavioral Health

Department's Website:

of Job Duties:

This job posting will fill for either position: LMSW OR LCSW.

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a behavioral health provider within the Patient-Centered Medical Homes in the UAMS Primary Care Clinics. This position is responsible for providing direct patient/family care, as well as engaging in program development interdisciplinary team development, and additional departmental duties. The BHC functions as an integrated member of the PCMH and assists in managing the overall health of the enrolled population through improved recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and psychosocial aspects of medical conditions. BHC providers will demonstrate competency in providing brief evaluations, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, as well as other evidence-based/evidence-informed interventions, to individuals, families, and groups, to address behavioral health issues, chronic and acute physical health conditions, and substance abuse conditions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in Social Work from an accredited graduate school.

• AR License eligible: LMSW or LCSW

OR

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE program

• Licensed by the state of Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as an LCSW or LMSW

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Administers and interprets brief objective symptom measures;

• Provides psychoeducation for patients and their support systems;

• Provides medication adherence counseling and disease self-management counseling;

• Uses Motivational Interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction/functional improvement;

• Provides brief problem-solving cognitive interventions aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy;

• Utilizes Self-Care Plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation;

• Provides substance use/abuse evaluation; identification of maladaptive coping strategies and development of harm reduction strategies;

• Conducts brief behavioral interventions aimed at symptom reduction and functional improvements.

• Demonstrates competency in providing cognitive, behavioral, and other evidence-based/evidence-informed interventions to individuals/families and groups with behavioral health, substance abuse, and /or chronic/acute physical health issues in a primary care setting.

• Consults with healthcare team members to enhance understanding of the patient;

• Provides decision support for treatment planning and assists in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.

• Documents activities accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.

• Coordinates care of patients with healthcare team members.

• Coordinates with UAMS staff and community to provide clinical referrals to behavioral health providers. Identifies, refers and advocates for patients needing specialty behavioral health services and other services.

• Is immediately available to the health care team during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency.

• Assists in provider, resident, and staff training and education in the integrated behavioral health-primary care model; develops/facilitates evidence-based treatment or psychoeducational groups as appropriate to meet patient/family needs.

• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with community providers to facilitate good communication and streamline referrals for improved patient care;

• Participates in regular staff and other required meetings;

• Represents the Service Line at UAMS or community meetings as needed.

• Participates in departmental quality improvement efforts;

• Participates in community outreach as needed.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

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 https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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