What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor to work in Fort Smith School District position at Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center,...?
The Guidance Center is looking for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to work with children within our School Based Program. This specific position would be working directly with students in the Fort Smith School District.
Duties: Clinical assessments and diagnosing, treatment planning, therapy (individual, family, group), crisis stabilization, and documenting treatment in an electronic medical record
Requirements: Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited institution, as well as a current Arkansas license (LAC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT, PLMSW, LMSW, LCSW, LPE). Must pass background checks and drug screens.
Salary: Competitive pay based on experience.
Continuing Education: 6 free live CEUs offered quarterly (24 annually); plus access to free unlimited online/virtual CEUs. Formal training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Child Parent Psychotherapy available.
Benefits: 22 paid days off per year plus 9 paid holidays; 401K with 4% match; health benefits (physical, dental, vision); 37.5 hour work week; flexible work schedule; possible tuition reimbursement through The National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $60,000
