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Alleviant Health Centers
Conway, Arkansas

THERAPIST - CONTRACTOR 1099

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Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Location: Conway, AR

Employment Type: Contractor 1099

Population Served: Adults & Children

About Alleviant Integrated Health

Alleviant Integrated Health is Arkansas’s largest, full-service, multi-site outpatient psychiatry practice, and we are expanding!

With clinics in Bryant, Fayetteville, Ft. Smith, Little Rock, Rogers, Jonesboro, Conway, Bentonville, and North Little Rock, we are excited to welcome dedicated mental health professionals to our growing team across Arkansas.

This year, Alleviant will serve over 70,000 Arkansans as the primary mental health provider for major healthcare systems throughout the state. Our mission is to provide accessible, integrative psychiatric care within five days of an initial patient contact.

With a commitment to comprehensive treatment, longer appointment times, and a holistic approach, we work closely with patients and referral sources to deliver the best possible care.

Position Overview

We are seeking passionate, licensed mental health therapists to join our diverse team under the guidance of the Clinical Director.

As part of Alleviant’s commitment to integrative health, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) will conduct thorough mental health evaluations and provide individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy to both adult and child patients.

As an Alleviant therapist, you will be encouraged to explore innovative treatment options, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine treatment, and embrace a holistic approach to mental health care.

Essential Job Functions

  • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans and discharge strategies.
  • Build and maintain a thorough knowledge of referral resources across our Arkansas service areas to support patient needs.
  • Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely clinical records in accordance with facility policies.
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, healthcare team members, referral sources, and community agencies.
  • Demonstrate commitment to diversity, working effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals.
  • Uphold standards of excellence in all assignments and foster a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
  • Experience: Minimum of five years as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in a healthcare setting.
  • Licensure: Current LCSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure in Arkansas; multi-state licensure is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and basic office equipment. Strong typing and computer application skills are essential.
  • Compliance: In-depth understanding of HIPAA guidelines and documentation standards within the healthcare industry.

Work Environment and Job Context

The primary work location for this position will be at Alleviant Integrated Health Centers in Conway, Arkansas, with flexible options for telehealth work from a home office as needed. As a 1099 Contractor you can choose your own work hours and schedule. Along with patient care, we encourage everyone to participate in the positive and collaborative culture of Alleviant.

Note

This job description provides an overview but is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the evolving needs of Alleviant Integrated Health.

Join Us in Transforming Mental Health in Arkansas!

If you are a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist looking for a supportive environment to work and impact your community, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of Arkansans!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough mental health evaluations and provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy to adult and child patients. Collaborate with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling and a minimum of five years of experience as a licensed mental health therapist. Must hold a current LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Arkansas.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationIndividual therapyGroup therapyCouples therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationHIPAA complianceCrisis interventionPsychiatric collaborationComputer literacyInterpersonal communicationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates THERAPIST - CONTRACTOR 1099 at Alleviant Health Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Arkansas67 active7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 22% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alleviant Health Centers

Mental Health Care
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Telehealth options

Living in Conway

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,314/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.