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Senior Clinical Therapist


Company : Arkansas Children's


Location : Little Rock, AR


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Work Shift:** Day Shift **Time Type:** Full time **Department:** CC017217 Children's Specialty Services **Summary:** Arkansas Children's Behavioral Health, FT, M-F, 8a-5p **Additional Information:** The Clinical Therapist provides direct and indirect counseling and crisis support to clients and families seeking outpatient mental health services. The Clinical Therapist utilizes evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions to help clients manage symptoms related to their mood or behavioral condition. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care, and work under the clinical supervision of a terminally licensed mental health professional. **The following are required:** **LPC or LCSW** **Masters Degree** **2 years in Mental Health/Hospital Based Setting** **Required Education:** Master's degree in a related field of study. **Recommended Education:** Master's degree in a related field of study. **Required Work Experience:** **Recommended Work Experience:** **Required Certifications:** 1 of the following license or registry is required - - **Recommended Certifications:** Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) - Arkansas Professional Board, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling **Description** 1. Completes clinical supervision and staffing to clinicians completing their required supervision hours for full licensure. 2. Demonstrates expertise in clinical therapy and evidence-based interventions, along with understanding of child maltreating reporting laws and processes. 3. Provide therapy services using best practices and adapt approaches as needed. 4. Perform diagnostic assessments that guide the treatment plan for individual, group, and/or family counseling services. 5. Complete Master Treatment Plans to guide therapeutic plan of care and periodic Treatment Plan Reviews at necessary frequency. 6. Complete clinical and administrative documentation accurately and in a timely manner 7. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address the whole health of the child or adolescent. 8. Attend clinical meetings, case presentations, or client staffings to ensure communication and collaboration among clinicians/providers. 9. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Arkansas laws governing services to children, adolescent and adults preferred. 10. Other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children's (is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better."_ Michael - Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.