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Rite of Passage
Dermott, Arkansas

PART-TIME THERAPIST

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$31.25 per hour

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Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Part-Time Licensed Therapist at The Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center

(D.J.T.C) in Dermott, Arkansas

The Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center, proudly offers a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to helping at-risk young males (ages 18-21) build a brighter future.

As the only program of its kind in Arkansas, we create a structured environment that fosters self-discipline, self-respect, and motivation, empowering youth to grow into successful young adults.

Our center offers a comprehensive approach, that includes an on-site school, vocational training, library, clinical and medical services—everything necessary to help students develop both the academic skills and life skills they need for success.

We are actively seeking passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of youth. If you are committed to supporting education, personal growth, and second chances, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $31.25 per hour can increase based on education and years of experience

To Be Considered You Should

Have an Arkansas license as a LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, OR LMFT ~ Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ Must meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License

Schedule: 25 hour per week.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist will join a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk young males aged 18-21 at the Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center. This role involves providing clinical services within a structured environment focused on fostering self-discipline, self-respect, and motivation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Arkansas license as an LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT, along with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, and be at least 21 years old. Applicants must also pass various screenings, including criminal background, drug, physical, TB tests, and a child/adult abuse registry search, in addition to meeting driver eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

TherapyCounselingYouth DevelopmentCase ManagementEducation SupportAdvocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PART-TIME THERAPIST at Rite of Passage 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 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 15% have no call, 78% 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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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 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dermott

Median resident rent
$527/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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