LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$65k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)288 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Arkansas | 88 active | 7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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