LICENSED THERAPIST

Licensed Therapist Position

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Licensed Therapist at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas.

AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Pay: $65,000/annually; can increase based on education and experience

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, or LCSW ~ 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 the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver's License

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; On-Call on rotation

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.

Travel Required: Yes. Occasionally for court appearances.

Preferred behaviors: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group. Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well. Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Preferred motivations: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization. Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work. Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

Required education: Masters or better in Clinical Psychology or related field. Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field. Masters or better in Psychology or related field. Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Required licenses and certifications: Lic Marriage & Fam Therap. Lic Master Social Worker. Lic Clinical Soc Worker. Licensed Prof Counselor. Drivers License. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.