Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Arkansas
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, where demand runs from entry-level clinicians to licensed supervisors working in both community mental health and residential settings. Large employers with a sustained presence in the state include Arkansas Children's Hospital, Behavioral Health Systems, and Mercy Health, which consistently hire across trauma, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorder specialties. The most in-demand sub-areas right now are crisis intervention, adolescent mental health, and integrated care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Night Shift
- 12 hr shifts
- Every other weekend
- Pay Range: $36 - $44.50 per hour (dependent on years of experience and education)
Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock’s North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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- Night Shift
- 12 hr shifts
- Every other weekend
- Pay Range: $36 - $44.50 per hour (dependent on years of experience and education)
Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock’s North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Arkansas.
- Active Arkansas behavioral health professional license issued by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a directly related clinical field
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused modalities
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems used in clinical or community health settings
- Ability to complete crisis assessments and safety planning with high-risk populations
- Strong documentation skills meeting Arkansas Medicaid and managed care billing requirements
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Arkansas?
Start by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then apply for licensure through the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling or the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board, depending on your discipline. Most positions require either a Licensed Professional Counselor credential or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, both of which involve supervised post-graduate hours and a national board exam before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Arkansas?
Arkansas behavioral health therapist roles are posted by Baptist Health, Unity Health, and Saline Health System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arkansas's network of community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and large regional hospital systems creates steady ongoing demand across both urban and rural parts of the state.
Which Arkansas cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Hot Springs, Benton, and Conway lead Arkansas for behavioral health therapist openings. Little Rock dominates because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems and the main concentration of community mental health infrastructure, while Fayetteville and Fort Smith draw consistent postings from regional health networks and growing outpatient behavioral health practices serving Northwest Arkansas's rapidly expanding population.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, since telehealth has become a standard delivery model for outpatient therapy in Arkansas. About 67% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly Arkansas providers adopted telehealth to reach rural and underserved communities. Individual therapy, intake assessments, and case management tasks are most frequently offered as remote positions.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or pre-licensed clinician role at one of Arkansas's community mental health centers, where supervised hours count toward full licensure and formal training is built into the position. Arkansas Children's Hospital and large federally qualified health centers in Little Rock and Fayetteville regularly bring on provisionally licensed counselors or unlicensed master's graduates under clinical supervision. Completing a supervised practicum or internship at an Arkansas site during your graduate program is the strongest credential for standing out when you apply.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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