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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 484 active roles in this specialty

Licensed Counselor & Instructor

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health CounselingFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Hybrid counselor/instructor role supporting veterans in a non-clinical educational setting. Northwest Arkansas campus. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Join UHP (Unlock Human Potential) as a Licensed Counselor & Instructor – Veterans Program in Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Student Support & Psychological Safety.
  • Provide brief one-on-one check-ins and emotional support within the learning environment.
  • Help students regulate stress, navigate challenges, and stay engaged in the program.
  • Assess emotional intensity and respond appropriately within scope (non-clinical setting).

Requirements

  • Licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, PMHNP, or equivalent).
  • 3–5+ years post-licensure experience (ideally with veterans or high-stress populations).
  • Experience teaching, facilitating, or working with adult learners.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development support.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHP (Unlock Human Potential) as a Licensed Counselor & Instructor – Veterans Program.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Emotional RegulationStress ManagementGroup FacilitationTrauma-Informed CareConflict ResolutionCurriculum DevelopmentPsychological SafetyAdult LearningInterpersonal CommunicationPerformance PsychologyCase ManagementCrisis Intervention

Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor & Instructor at UHP (Unlock Human Potential) 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 Counseling — ranked against 484 active Mental Health 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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development support
Access to UHP performance and recovery facilities