PART-TIME THERAPIST
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
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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