Therapist

The Therapist role supports transitional age youth participating in the Immerse Arkansas programs by offering direct therapeutic services including individual and group therapy, connecting youth with outside mental health support, providing coaching to ensure youth are given opportunities that promote development and growth, leading to self-sufficiency in the areas of Well Being, At Least One (Healthy Relationships), Stable Housing, and Earning Potential.

  1. Therapeutic Supports - Provide trauma informed, evidence based, direct therapeutic supports to youth from crisis and victims of crime in both individual and group settings, offer support that are barrier-free and present an easy “on-ramp” for youth, provide crisis response services for youth who are experiencing mental health crisis, supervise a team of interns who support these services.

  2. Referrals - In cooperation with the entire Immerse Arkansas team, provide referrals and follow- up for youth who need additional external mental health support including inpatient, day treatment, specialized treatment services, or medication management.

  3. Coaching - Support youth from crisis, walking with them as they achieve sufficiency in the areas of Well Being, At Least One (Healthy Relationships), Stable Housing, and Earning Potential, effectively utilizing Immerse Arkansas’ Overcomer process in a way that upholds Immerse values and the principles of Trust Based Relational Intervention.

  4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.

Qualifications

All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

Education: Masters Degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field required. Arkansas licensure is required (LCSW, LMSW, LAC, or equivalent).

Experience: Three or more years of experience working with at-risk youth or youth in foster care preferred. Three or more years providing direct therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, or adults.

  • Strong understanding of adolescent development and trauma-informed care.

  • Excellent organizational skills, including maintaining accurate records and waitlists.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with staff, youth, and families.

  • Proficiency in word processing, data entry, and organizational software.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive situations with calm and care.

  • Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects to completion.

  • Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  • Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.

  • Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.

  • Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by the program.

Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: In Person

ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS

Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.

Immerse Arkansas works with these youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.

Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24. The Therapist - Little Rock position is a full-time, salaried position.

To apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “Therapist - Little Rock” as the subject line of the email.

Morgun Wadley