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Senior Clinical Therapist (Northwest AR.)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Outpatient therapy. No call. No weekends. No nights. Predictable schedule. Real work-life balance. Apply now.

Join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Senior Clinical Therapist (Northwest AR.) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

  • Join our team as a Senior Clinical Therapist at the UAMS BHSL Northwest Outpatient Clinic in Fayetteville, AR!.
  • Using evidence-based interventions, the therapist delivers care in-office or remotely, depending on eligibility.

Requirements

  • All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  • For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams. edu.
  • Department: ICE | BHSL NW Arkansas Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: Join our team as a Senior Clinical Therapist at the UAMS BHSL Northwest Outpatient Clinic in Fayetteville, AR!.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Licensure & Certifications

Minimum qualifications require a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, along with a current and valid Arkansas license as an LCSW or LPC. Preferred qualifications include one year of direct clinical outpatient behavioral health experience and Maternal Women's Mental Health Experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentsIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionEvidence-Based InterventionsTreatment PlanningTechnological SkillsCommunicationCollaborationLCSWLPCBehavioral HealthOutpatient Clinic OperationsDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Clinical Therapist (Northwest AR.) at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Arkansas, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$104k across 61 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Practices
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday Pay
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Education Discount
Retirement Plan with 10% Match