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Rite of Passage
Harrisburg, Arkansas

PART TIME MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

CounselorPart-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at The Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center (H.J.T.C.) in Harrisburg, Arkansas

The Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center, is dedicated to providing at-risk young females with a comprehensive, trauma-responsive program that fosters both personal and academic growth.

Our facility is designed to create an environment where young women can rebuild their lives and develop the skills necessary for a successful future. Our goal is to empower young women to grow into successful, resilient adults.

By offering the necessary resources for academic, vocational, and emotional development, we aim to give our residents the tools they need to thrive.

If you are dedicated to fostering education, personal growth, and second chances, join us at The Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center, so together we can help create brighter

What You Will Do

The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy while overseeing the completion of treatment for students under their care.

This may include services such as: clinical assessments, service planning, counseling, case management, record keeping, and service coordination with the multi-disciplinary team.

As the Licensed Therapist, you may document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the treatment plan objectives and goals.

This position may require you to provide crisis intervention, as necessary and does require monthly progress notes, staffing reports, plans, and discharge summaries of all students within your care.

To be considered you should: Have an Arkansas license as a LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, OR LMFT ~ Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field ~ 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 meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License

Schedule: expected schedule

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 will provide individual, family, and group therapy while managing the completion of treatment plans for assigned students, which includes clinical assessments, service planning, and coordination with the multi-disciplinary team. This role also requires documenting intervention effectiveness, providing crisis intervention as needed, and completing monthly progress notes, staffing reports, and discharge summaries.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Arkansas license as an LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT, along with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, and must be at least 21 years old. Applicants must also pass comprehensive background checks, drug/TB tests, and meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Responsive CareTreatment Planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$183k
Median resident rent
$688/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jonesboro, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.