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Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas

Manager of Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Current Employees

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Department: CC013125 Behavioral Health

Summary

Full Time

Additional Information

Collaborates with the leadership team of assigned patient care areas to ensure the goals and objectives of patient care delivery are aligned with strategic business and financial objectives. Accountable for the daily operations of a multi-provider service and provides day-to-day oversight of clinical management activities and staff.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience

5 years of relevant experience with HS/GED; or 7 years of experience in lieu of a HS Diploma/GED. Demonstrated readiness through either prior leadership experience, or, for internal candidates, successful completion of the ASPIRE program.

Recommended Work Experience

Leadership - 4 years of progressively responsible leadership experience preferred.

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Description

1. Provides leadership, management, direction, training and guidance for staff and day-to-day clinic/service operations.

2. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring the service and facility operations and programs and initiating required changes or improvements.

3. Uses project management skills to establish and maintain project timelines and monitor progress; suggests and recommends innovative alternative solutions for problems increasing patient safety and quality outcomes.

4. Hires, directs, coaches and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high performance team that meets organizational and department goals.

5. Manages performance by assessing competency and providing constructive feedback for annual performance evaluations.

6. Role models professional growth and continuous development through participation in professional seminars, workshops, and affiliations keeping abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

The manager provides leadership and oversight for daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accrediting bodies. They are also responsible for hiring, coaching, and monitoring staff performance to meet organizational goals.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or GED, or 7 years of experience without one. A bachelor's degree and 4 years of leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff trainingRegulatory compliancePerformance managementStrategic planningOperations management

Behavioral Health Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $85k (middle half $70k–$108k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Arkansas52 active2,071 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend+12.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
10%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
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Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.