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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JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Required: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy. Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the State of Arkansas issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
Experience Required: Experience in a retail pharmacy setting, with demonstrated knowledge of medication therapy management and prescription-processing workflows.
Preferred: Prior experience serving as a Pharmacist in Charge or in a supervisory/lead pharmacist role; experience managing a controlled substance program and DEA compliance; experience with psychiatric/behavioral health pharmacotherapy.
Knowledge / Skills
Required: Working knowledge of Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy regulations DEA controlled-substance requirements. Strong clinical pharmacology and drug-interaction knowledge, including medication classes common to a behavioral health population. Proficiency with pharmacy management and EHR systems. Effective personnel supervision, staff development, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
Preferred: Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP) or another relevant specialty (BCACP, BCPS) through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties; quality/process-improvement methodology experience; budget and inventory management experience; experience precepting pharmacy students or residents.
Physical: This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Carrying up to 20 pounds. Frequent sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking and reaching. Long-term bending, sitting, standing, computer work and squatting.
JOB SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Outpatient Pharmacy Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is responsible for the clinical, operational, regulatory, and administrative oversight of the St. Bernard’s Behavioral Health (SBBH) outpatient pharmacy. The PIC ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients with mental health and substance use disorders while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
This position provides leadership to pharmacy staff, collaborates with behavioral health providers and interdisciplinary care teams, oversees medication management services, and promotes quality improvement initiatives that optimize patient outcomes. The Pharmacist in Charge serves as the pharmacist of record designated to the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy for the SBBH outpatient pharmacy permit and is accountable for controlled substance recordkeeping, staffing coverage during posted hours of operation, and all conditions of permit compliance.
Location: St. Bernards Healthcare · SPECIALTY PHARMACY
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, M-F 8am-4:30pm
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Required: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy. Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the State of Arkansas issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
Experience Required: Experience in a retail pharmacy setting, with demonstrated knowledge of medication therapy management and prescription-processing workflows.
Preferred: Prior experience serving as a Pharmacist in Charge or in a supervisory/lead pharmacist role; experience managing a controlled substance program and DEA compliance; experience with psychiatric/behavioral health pharmacotherapy.
Knowledge / Skills
Required: Working knowledge of Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy regulations DEA controlled-substance requirements. Strong clinical pharmacology and drug-interaction knowledge, including medication classes common to a behavioral health population. Proficiency with pharmacy management and EHR systems. Effective personnel supervision, staff development, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
Preferred: Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP) or another relevant specialty (BCACP, BCPS) through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties; quality/process-improvement methodology experience; budget and inventory management experience; experience precepting pharmacy students or residents.
Physical: This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Carrying up to 20 pounds. Frequent sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking and reaching. Long-term bending, sitting, standing, computer work and squatting.
JOB SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Outpatient Pharmacy Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is responsible for the clinical, operational, regulatory, and administrative oversight of the St. Bernard’s Behavioral Health (SBBH) outpatient pharmacy. The PIC ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients with mental health and substance use disorders while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
This position provides leadership to pharmacy staff, collaborates with behavioral health providers and interdisciplinary care teams, oversees medication management services, and promotes quality improvement initiatives that optimize patient outcomes. The Pharmacist in Charge serves as the pharmacist of record designated to the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy for the SBBH outpatient pharmacy permit and is accountable for controlled substance recordkeeping, staffing coverage during posted hours of operation, and all conditions of permit compliance.
Location: St. Bernards Healthcare · SPECIALTY PHARMACY
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, M-F 8am-4:30pm
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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 Freeman Health System, St. Bernards Healthcare, and Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Springdale, White Hall, and Jonesboro 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 0% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of October 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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