Health Education Specialist

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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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• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field plus two (2) years of mental health experience or

• High School diploma/GED plus six (6) years of mental health experiencerequired.

• Mental health paraprofessional certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in outpatient behavioral health program(s).

• Experience working with preschoolers/children/teens in a mental health or social service setting.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Receives and processes all referrals per established protocols.

• Coordinates with outside hospitals, Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) emergency Department, both ACH and non-ACH Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), pediatric provider groups, and other specialists. Maintains accurate records, tracking the status and receipt of notes for completed referrals.

• Provides information to and education to patients and their families regarding the availability of specialty services.

• Coordinates with support staff for scheduling.

• Utilizes formal channels of communication to report concerns, personal requests, and patient issues. Complete additional duties and other projects as assigned.

• Provides resourcing information for a variety of needs that patients and their families may have, and helps these individuals connect with those resources, including access to crisis intervention services when patients within our medication clinics need safety awareness and planning.

• Provides feedback to referral sources/entities about specific referrals as well as summary data of waitlist times, school-district level reporting, as well as face-to-face interactions (when appropriate) with schools, PCP offices, group pediatric agencies, etc.

• Develops outreach materials towards the completion of this task.

• Performs other duties as 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.