Social Work Intern - Psychiatric Research Institute

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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 the Apply link/button.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Must be enrolled in an accredited university working toward a Master's in Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

1st year interns will have 3 different ten week rotations in PRI departments within UAMS. Interns will be learning agency policy & systems in place per department including referral sources, assessment components, treatment planning, become knowledgeable of services provided for patient care, systems influencing care, resources available, and discharge planning.

2nd year interns will have a concentration year at one PRI department within UAMS. Interns will learn all the above criteria for their assigned department and have a clinical caseload to manage by providing services applicable for the assigned department. Duties will include individual, group, and family therapy, participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team, assist with treatment plan formulation, and other clinic specific duties.

• Indirect and direct services to patients and their families.
• Indirect services include patient and family phone calls to assist with coordination of care.
• Direct services include but not limited to, diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention.
• All services provided will be done under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Provider.
• Documentation in the clinical record, staff meetings, and other meetings, administrative tasks, training, and other duties assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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.

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.