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Russellville, Arkansas

Clinical Program Therapist, Behavioral Health, PRN

CounselorPer Diem

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Job Description

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

Clinical Program Therapist, Behavioral Health, PRN

Location: 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801

Shift: PRN | As Needed

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Position Title joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join a compassionate, mission‑driven Behavioral Health team dedicated to providing high‑quality psychiatric care across the lifespan. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Clinical Program Therapist / Social Worker who is passionate about supporting patients through crisis stabilization, therapeutic programming, and collaborative treatment planning.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values professional growth, evidence‑based practice, and compassionate care. Your work will directly impact patient recovery, family support, and community well‑being.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis stabilization using a biopsychosocial approach
  • Lead and co‑facilitate group psychotherapy and psychoeducational programming
  • Develop individualized discharge plans in partnership with patients, families, and community resources
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patient progress and treatment goals
  • Offer brief individual, group, and family therapy as needed
  • Participate in treatment planning, documentation, and quality‑improvement initiatives
  • Support weekend assessments, group therapy rotations, and clinical on‑call needs

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field; required
  • Independent practice licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC‑I, LPC, LMFT); preferred
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience; preferred
  • Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
  • A collaborative spirit, adaptability, and commitment to service excellence

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mental health assessments, crisis stabilization, and therapeutic interventions using a biopsychosocial approach. Lead group psychotherapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized discharge plans.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. Independent practice licensure and at least one year of clinical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Discharge Planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
26% this job
PSLF eligible
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Russellville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$951/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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Benefits & Perks

Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs