No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$72k (median of 315 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty
Clinical Therapist
About the Role
School-based therapy. New grads welcome. UAMS benefits. Provide therapy in schools and office. Up to 10% retirement match. Education discount.
Join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Clinical Therapist in Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical services are provided in the office and at schools.
- Clinicians must meet a clinical productivity expectation as set by the supervisor and the department.
- Completes clinical and administrative processes and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Arkansas.
Licensure & Certifications
Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and be licensed in Arkansas as an LMSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC, though new graduates with a provisional license are welcomed. Candidates must be able to obtain full licensure before the official start date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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 ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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