87+ Counselor Jobs in Arkansas
Counselor positions in Arkansas with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
87+ positions available
87+ Counselor Jobs in Arkansas Available Now
These 27 roles pay ~$73k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Fort Smith, Ar
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Senior Clinical Therapist - Student Wellness Program
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Telehealth Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Arkansas)
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How Arkansas Compares for Counselor Pay
Arkansas against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Arkansas advertise $28k above the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs AR | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this page) | $110k | — | 6.4/10 | 82 |
| Mississippiborders | $122k | +$12k | 5.5/10 | 80 |
| Alaska#2 | $117k | +$7k | 5.5/10 | 61 |
| Louisianaborders | $110k | −$0k | 5.8/10 | 113 |
| Missouriborders | $83k | −$27k | 6.1/10 | 208 |
| Texasborders | $79k | −$31k | 5.8/10 | 713 |
| Oklahomaborders | $77k | −$34k | 6.1/10 | 121 |
| Tennesseeborders | $64k | −$46k | 6.0/10 | 288 |
“borders” = shares a border with Arkansas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Arkansas: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Arkansas offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in arkansas. With 87+ open positions and salaries ranging from $70K to $120K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 30% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Arkansas on this page have an average score of 6.2/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 30% with no weekends, 30% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in arkansas include Rite of Passage, Gotham Enterprises, Methodist Family Health, UHS, and more. Positions span counselor jobs arkansas. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in arkansas, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in Arkansas?
Listed counselors in Arkansas on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $70K to $120K per year, with a median near $115K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 30% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 30% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Arkansas right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Rite of Passage, Gotham Enterprises, Methodist Family Health, UHS, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in arkansas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 87+ counselors positions in Arkansas listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Arkansas
Thriveworks11 open roles here · WLB 97/100
Unity Health5 open roles here · WLB 52/100- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences3 open roles here · WLB 61/100
University of Arkansas System3 open roles here · WLB 63/100
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