Health Education Specialist - Odyssey Clinic Little Rock

Position: Health Education Specialist - The Odyssey Clinic Little Rock
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Closing Date:

03/10/2026

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

Regular

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

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Department:

ICE | BHSL First Episode Psychosis Program

Department's Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Health Education Specialist/Care Coordinator position for the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) Little Rock Odyssey Clinic will provide services associated with the NAVIGATE program's Supportive Employment and Education Specialist (SEE) and other case management services. This employee will provide direct services such as employment and educational assessments, assistance with job search or enrollment in school, and follow-along supports to assist clients with obtaining vocational and educational goals to clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

* 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience

* Mental Health Paraprofessional Certification within 90 days of hire

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

The Health Education Specialist will engage in collaboration with clients and their families and may intervene with employers and academic professionals to assist clients with obtaining, retaining, completing, or transitioning vocational and/or educational objectives, per NAVIGATE protocols and standards. Services will be provided in office, in home visits, and/or other designated community spaces (e.g., workplaces and academic settings). Care management responsibilities may include case management services, operations support, assisting the therapy and nursing teams with case management tasks and unit operations tasks.

The employee is responsible for coordinating services for guests and will follow the guidance of the primary therapist to help carry out treatment plan goals and objectives.

The Health Education Specialist (HES) will participate in weekly and other periodic supervision, NAVIGATE team meetings, and periodic client treatment planning/review meetings.

The HES works directly under the supervision of the Odyssey Clinic Social Work Program Manager and/or Clinic Medical Director and with other staff in roles designated in the…