Closing Date:
09/28/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Services
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

Department:
ICE | BHSL Clinical Staff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) Clinical Services Manager (CSM) is a clinical leadership position within the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) on the main UAMS campus. It is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily operations of the designated clinic/units, including patient care and clinic/unit business processes.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• 5 or more years of experience in the field of Nursing, with 3 years nursing management/leadership experience (recent acute psychiatry experience preferred)
• Registered Nurse license in the state of Arkansas by the State Board of Nursing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexible, ability to independently problem solve
• Must possess strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• At least 5 years of nursing experience, and 3 years of nursing inpatient management/leadership experience (3 years of acute psychiatry experience)
• Scheduling for inpatient, knowledge and skill to interpret and apply clinical inpatient attendance policies

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• The CSM is responsible for leading, managing and mentoring 90+ inpatient staff.
• The CSM reports to the BHSL Senior Director of Nursing and is part of a team that supports the daily operations of the BHSL Adult Inpatient Unit and the Interventional Psychiatry Hospital-Based Outpatient Department.
• The CSM identifies problems impacting patient care activities and assists in the ongoing evaluation of the unit's goals for patient care.
• The CSM will attend meetings and participate on various BHSL and hospital committees and will be part of a team that ensures adherence to UAMS standards of patient care.

Employees in this role may be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Employee must successfully complete a UAMS-sponsored conflict management training (currently Level 2 & 3 Vistelar) to identify, prevent, and mitigate disruptive behaviors using methods such as non-escalation, de-escalation, personal protection from physical assaults, and physical alternatives within 6 months of hire.

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

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:



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:
Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes