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FULL TIME OR CONTRACT LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Rite of Passage

Mansfield, AR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Rite Of Passage rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 239 rated social care providers

Job description

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.
Pay: Negotiable based on years of experience
Perks & Benefits: FULL-TIME STAFF ONLY - Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: The 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.
To be considered you should: Possess a Master's Degree and licensure in the field of mental health. Have a mental health licensure active in the state of Arkansas (LPC, LAC, LMSW< LCSW, LMFT, LPE-I, Ph.D, Psy.D
~ 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 be able to meet the requirements of an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Evenings, Overnight and Weekend hours as needed)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR FULL TIME OR CONTRACT THERAPIST
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.
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Rite of Passage is a Nevada‑based nonprofit youth services provider founded in 1984 and headquartered in Minden, NV. It operates a national continuum of evidence‑based, trauma‑responsive programs‑including residential treatment centers, day schools, therapeutic foster care, prevention and reunification services, charter/day school education, and mentoring‑based family preservation initiatives‑serving around 2,000 youth daily across 15 states. As of 2025, the organization is led by co‑founder and CEO Ski James Broman and holds CARF Three‑Year Accreditation, affirming its program quality and compliance with national standards.

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Individual, family and community social assistance

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minden, NV, US

Year founded

1984

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