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Clinical Care Assistant - BHSL

CompanyUniversity of Arkansas System
LocationLittle Rock
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The internship assists in preparing social work interns to be knowledgeable of the profession’s missions, values, principles, and standards while seeking the well-being of the client population ethically. Duties include providing individual, group, and family therapy, participating in multidisciplinary treatment teams, and managing a clinical caseload under supervision.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
121
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement. 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 Role

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Closing Date:

04/05/2026


Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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 the Apply 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 orientation, 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 | BHSL Social Work Interns


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) internship will assist in preparing social work interns to be knowledgeable of the profession’s missions, values, principles, and standards, and will seek the well-being of the client population in a consistently ethical manner.


Qualifications:

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.
  • 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


Additional Information:

Additional Information:

It will require collaboration with PRI and other UAMS departments to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community health and social welfare organizations and community groups in promoting effective and efficient service delivery, and the development of resources to meet the needs of client populations.

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.


Salary Information:

$20.00 per hour


Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

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:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing


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:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping


Benefits Eligible:

No
Key Skills
Diagnostic AssessmentIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionCoordination Of CareClinical Record DocumentationTreatment Plan FormulationCaseload ManagementCollaborationSocial Work PrinciplesEthical Practice
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHoliday LeaveVacation LeaveSick LeaveEducation DiscountRetirement MatchingBasic Life InsuranceCareer TrainingEducational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge Prescription Delivery