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Rite of Passage
Mansfield, Arkansas

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team at the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center – Where Opportunity Meets Purpose

Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC) is a 40-bed, all-boys program located on 236 acres at the foot of the stunning Poteau Mountains, offering breathtaking lakeview sunsets and fresh mountain air.

Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At MJTC, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to make a real difference.

Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, MJTC offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change.

Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve – all while working in a beautiful, scenic setting.

Pay: $65,000/year (negotiable based on experience)

Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What You Will Do

The Licensed Therapist is an essential member of the Clinical Team and is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic services to students and their families within a juvenile justice setting.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Director, the therapist delivers individual, group, and family therapy; conducts assessments; and develops treatment plans to support students’ emotional and behavioral needs.

This role includes working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system as well as providing specialized therapeutic interventions for students who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviors, ensuring that all services are trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with best clinical practices.

To be considered you should: Possess a Master’s Degree and licensure in the field of mental health. Have a mental health licensure active in the state of Arkansas (LPC, LAC, LMSW< LCSW, LMFT, LPE-I, Ph. D, Psy.

D ~ 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 be able to meet the requirements of an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid Driver’s License

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Evenings, Overnight and Weekend hours as needed)

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

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Licensed Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist provides essential therapeutic services to students and their families within a juvenile justice setting, reporting to the Clinical Director. Responsibilities include delivering individual, group, and family therapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans tailored to students' emotional and behavioral needs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree and active mental health licensure in Arkansas (LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPE-I, Ph.D, Psy.D) and be at least 21 years old. Applicants must also pass background checks, drug/TB tests, and meet requirements for an ROP-eligible driver.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyTreatment Plan DevelopmentTrauma-Informed CareDevelopmentally Appropriate InterventionsSexually Harmful Behaviors InterventionClinical Team Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65kMental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)288 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Arkansas88 active7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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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About Rite of Passage

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company paid Life Insurance
401k match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid Time Off

Living in Mansfield

Median resident rent
$796/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.