We are committed to bringing hope and health to our communities, one life at a time.
OBHAW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. If you have visited our website to find career opportunity information or apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at 501-624-7111.
Becoming a part of the OBHAW team means that you get to be a part of this mission. Our team members are dedicated to creating a collaborative, empowering environment where individuals are able to heal.
A quote from one of our employees:
"OBHAW stands out as an organization where collaboration and client-centered care are consistently prioritized. I have not previously experienced a workplace where staff work together so effectively to support client growth. I feel genuinely supported by my supervisor and colleagues, and I am always comfortable asking questions or seeking guidance without hesitation. The culture of teamwork and open communication enables me to provide the highest quality care to clients."
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent fringe benefit package. If you are interested in becoming a part of our family, we invite you to apply for any job opening listed. For Mental Health Professionals we offer a variety of employment options: full-time, part-time, or independent contractor. We offer flexibility and encourage a work/life balance structured to each team member’s individual needs.
Annual salaries for licensed Mental Health Professionals range from $55,000 to $70,000 depending on experience, position, and licensure.
Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness Hot Springs, Arkadelphia and Malvern offices are National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Sites
The NHSC Loan Repayment program provides loan repayment assistance to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who serve in communities with limited access to health care. There are both full-time and half-time options for service commitment. The dollar amount of assistance and length of service depend on participation in either the full- or half-time and on the need on the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) score of the site.
In order to apply for the loan repayment program, you must:
• be licensed to practice in an NHSC-eligible discipline
• have a job at an NHSC-approved site
• have unpaid, qualifying educational loans
Eligible Disciplines for our agency:
Mental and Behavioral Health: Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist
Nurse Practioner: Psychiatric/ Mental Health
Physician(MD/DO): Psychiatrist
Go to: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program.html for more information.
Internship Experience
Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHAW) provides comprehensive internship experience for students currently enrolled in an accredited master’s degree or higher programs in social work, counseling, or related fields. Internship placements offer the opportunity for personal and professional growth through direct experience working with diverse populations within community mental health across various programs and settings.
Interested candidates should submit the internship interest form, current resume, and official school requirements to the internship coordinator at internship@obhaw.org. Please ensure the submission accurately reflects current qualifications and motivation for the internship opportunity.
Open Positions
Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness offers a flexible benefits package for employees and their families. To see our full New Hire Enrollment Guide or click on specifics benefits below for more details.
OBHAW offers employees and their families two plan options through QualChoice to ensure that participants can choose the best fit for them. Below is a summary of each plan.
- HDHP Plan:
$4,000 Individual Deductible
$8,000 Family Deductible
Employee only coverage: $41.27 per pay period
- PPO Plan:
$40 Primary Care Copay
$60 Specialist Copay
$5.000 Individual Deductible
$10,000 Family Deductible
Employee only coverage: $100.79 per pay period
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
OBHAW offers Dental insurance through Delta Dental with an Annual Individual Maximum of $2,500.
Employee only coverage: $6.00 per pay period.
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
Vision coverage is offered through EyeMed.
Employee only coverage: $2.60 per pay period
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
OBHAW provides basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance through Symetra at no cost to eligible employees.
Full-time employees are provided 1x their annual salary, up to a maximum of $300,000, at no charge to the employee.
Employees are also offered the opportunity to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their children. Cost is based on amount purchased and age.
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
Employees may purchase short-term and/or long-term disability through Symetra
Cost is based on salary and age.
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
Several spending account options are offered by OBHAW as ways to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision care, and dependent expenses.
Plans offered include HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
OBHAW offers several plans through The Standard in which employees may choose to enroll, including:
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Accident
These are not health insurance plans, but provide monies directly to the employee in the event of a hospitalization, critical illness, or accident.
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
OBHAW cares about the wellbeing of its employees and offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance program.
For more information, please click the New Hire Enrollment Guide above.
OBHAW’s Hot Springs, Malvern and Arkadelphia office sites are NHSC Certified. For more information, visit the sites below:
Paid time off is important in the mental health care field. We want to ensure employees have access to the self-care they need, as well as work-life balance. OBHAW offers a generous PTO plan which includes 160 hour carry-over allowance. In addition, we observe up to 9 holidays annually and Educational Leave.
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Annual carry-over allowance at anniversary: 160 hrs.
Observed Holidays:
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- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorials Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Paid Educational Time Allowance: 24 hours / 3 days annually after completion of one (1) year of employment.
Known for its 47 thermal springs, Hot Springs National Park is the nation's oldest, predating Yellowstone by 40 years, featuring more than 30 miles of hiking trails through the glorious Ouachita Mountains. Three blue-water lakes, a pristine National Forest and more family-friendly attractions than you can imagine beckon you to a modern city with historical roots that include the boyhood home of a President, a colorful past that includes Al Capone, the birthplace of Major League Baseball spring training and the prototype for America’s National Parks. You can enjoy bathhouses, bike paths, horse races, beautify botanical gardens and delicious food to share. For more information on the locations of our 4 clinics, please click below:
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