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74+ 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.

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74+ 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.

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE logo

Development Therapist - Pediatrics

Friendship Community Care

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Pediatrics (Counseling)

Equip Health logo

Therapist - Eating Disorder (Remote Ar

Equip HealthGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
71k - $92k + 15% bonus
No Weekends
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Arkansas Children's Hospital logo

Senior Clinical Therapist

Arkansas Children's Hospital

No Nights
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

St Francis House NWA logo

Behavioral Health School Based Therapist

St Francis House NWA

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

UHS logo

THERAPIST (LICENSED) - Monday - Friday

UHS

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Sailor Health logo

Mental Health Therapist for Seniors (Remote - Licensed in Ar

Sailor HealthGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
No Call
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Rite of Passage logo

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Rite of Passage

No Weekends

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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.

Median advertised
$110k
Pay rank
#4 of 51
Work-life balance
6.4/10 · #8
Open listings
82

Counselor roles in Arkansas advertise $28k above the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Arkansas compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs ARWLBListings
Arkansas (this page)$110k6.4/1082
Mississippiborders$122k+$12k5.5/1080
Alaska#2$117k+$7k5.5/1061
Louisianaborders$110k−$0k5.8/10113
Missouriborders$83k−$27k6.1/10208
Texasborders$79k−$31k5.8/10713
Oklahomaborders$77k−$34k6.1/10121
Tennesseeborders$64k−$46k6.0/10288

“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 74+ open positions and salaries ranging from $65K to $92K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 29% 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 7.7/10, with 14% with no on-call requirements, 71% with no weekends, 29% 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 FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE, Equip Health, Arkansas Children's Hospital, St Francis House NWA, 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 $65K to $92K per year, with a median near $71K. 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 29% 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, 14% with no on-call and 71% 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 FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE, Equip Health, Arkansas Children's Hospital, St Francis House NWA, 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 74+ 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.

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