Psychologist I

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Closing Date:

03/18/2026

Type of Position:

Behavioral HealthNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

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.

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Department:

CAPS Training

Summary of Job Duties:

The psychologist duties include providing individual, couple, and group counseling; emergency mental health services; mental health consultation with the University community; outreach presentations and activities; clinical supervision of Health Service Psychology interns in an APA-accredited internship program, practicum students in multiple disciplines, and when applicable, psychology postdoctoral clinicians seeking licensure; clinical disposition activities; staff meetings; coordination of specific areas (e.g., group, outreach, training, embedded, eating disorders, assessment clinic); clinical documentation; psychological assessment services as part of CAPS assessment clinic initiatives; obtain and maintain licensure as a psychologist in the state of Arkansas; and other duties as assigned by CAPS leadership. The position has routine shift hours, infrequent overtime, or shift rotation.

This position holds significant responsibility as a “remote essential” role. In challenging situations such as inclement weather or emergencies, when the Pat Walker Health Center or campus needs to close, CAPS psychologists will be on standby to serve the campus community through telehealth if deemed clinically appropriate.

The decision to continue with telehealth sessions will depend on clinical appropriateness, client preference, and availability of resources. Our primary goal is to ensure continued access to quality mental healthcare during unexpected closures.

To be fully prepared for such events, all staff members must take their UA-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend. This way, they can readily assist with client access and telehealth services if CAPS is unexpectedly closed during the following business day. By functioning cohesively as a team, CAPS staff will ensure that counseling services remain accessible to our UA community with each team member sharing this responsibility. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Psychologist I: entry rate of $75,092 commensurate with education and experience

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology 

• Eligible to obtain relevant provisional licensure in the state of Arkansas within 60 days of the start date with the expectation of pursuing independent licensure in a timely manner 

  

Psychologist II: entry rate of $86,355 commensurate with education and experience  

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in clinical or counseling psychology 

• State of Arkansas license for independent practice as a psychologist 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supervising psychology interns, practicum students, or postdoctoral clinicians 

• At least three years of postgraduate experience providing  mental health treatment and psychological assessment to young adult and adult populations 

• Demonstrated experience working within brief models of care 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong interpersonal skills   

• Evidence of strong communication, including public speaking skills 

• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team   

• Ability to work with broad populations   

• Ability to maintain confidentiality  

• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations  

• Ability to balance administrative tasks with clinical tasks 

Additional Information:

$75,092 - $86,355 (Commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusAubrey Franke, amf025@uark.edu

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes