Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Overview

✨ Join Our Team at the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center – Where Opportunity Meets Purpose ✨

Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC) is a 40-bed, all-boys program located on 236 acres at the foot of the stunning Poteau Mountains, offering breathtaking lakeview sunsets and fresh mountain air. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At MJTC, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to make a real difference.

Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well‑rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, MJTC offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change.

Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve – all while working in a beautiful, scenic setting.

$50.00/hour

The Contract Licensed Therapist is an essential member of the Clinical Team and is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic services to students and their families within a juvenile justice setting. Reporting directly to the Clinical Director, the therapist delivers individual, group, and family therapy; conducts assessments; and develops treatment plans to support students’ emotional and behavioral needs. This role includes working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system as well as providing specialized therapeutic interventions for students who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviors, ensuring that all services are trauma‑informed, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with best clinical practices.

• Master’s Degree and licensure in the field of mental health.
• Active mental health licensure in the state of Arkansas (LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPE‑I, Ph.D, Psy.
  
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• At least 21 years of age.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test.
• Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.
• Meet the requirements of an ROP‑eligible driver, including having a valid Driver’s License.

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

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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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