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Perimeter Healthcare
Springdale, Arkansas

Licensed Therapist (LAC, LPC, PLMSW, LMSW, LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$65k

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Job Description

Licensed Therapist Position

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children and teenagers struggling with mental health challenges? Join our dedicated team at Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks in Springdale Arkansas, where we're committed to providing premier behavioral healthcare that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

About Us

We are a leading residential behavioral health facility specializing in inpatient psychiatric treatment for youth. Our patient-centered, collaborative approach combines mental health care with physical wellbeing to deliver comprehensive, life-changing results.

Your Impact

As a Licensed Therapist on Our Team, You'll

  • Transform lives by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments and developing personalized treatment plans
  • Build crucial support networks by maintaining connections with families and community resources
  • Lead engaging daily group therapy sessions that foster growth and healing
  • Guide successful transitions through strategic discharge planning and follow-up care
  • Serve as a vital link between patients and community mental health resources
  • Serve as a vital part of the programming that ensures our youth success through individual, group, activities, and family therapy.

What We Offer: ·Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) with company match, Work-Life Balance, Generous paid time off, Flexible scheduling options' Supportive team environment, Complete Benefits Package, Health insurance, Dental coverage, Vision care, Life insurance, Optional supplemental insurance plans

Ideal Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work, Psychology, or Counseling
  • Current unrestricted licensure (LMSW or LPC preferred)
  • Minimum one year of hospital-based psychiatric experience
  • Passion for working with youth and families
  • Commitment to completing CPR and Handle with Care Training within 30 days

Why Choose Perimeter Healthcare?

We're one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers, offering comprehensive treatment programs across multiple states and care settings. Our commitment to excellence and patient-centered care creates an environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Join Our Inclusive Team We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our mission of delivering hope and healing to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and lead daily group therapy sessions. They will also manage discharge planning and maintain essential connections between patients, families, and community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and possess a current unrestricted licensure such as LMSW or LPC. A minimum of one year of hospital-based psychiatric experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningCrisis InterventionMental Health CounselingPsychiatric CareCase ManagementPatient Advocacy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$65kSocial Work median $72k (middle half $62k–$83k)338 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Arkansas56 active6,365 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,378 in the last 30 days1,481 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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6
<$85k
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$85k-100k
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16
$115k-130k
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$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Perimeter Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Alpharetta, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) with company match
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off
Flexible scheduling options
Health insurance
Dental coverage

Living in Springdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,436/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
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 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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