Licensed Counselor & Instructor

UHP

Gentry (AR)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

Access to performance and recovery facilities

Job summary

UHP in Gentry, Arkansas, is seeking a Licensed Counselor & Instructor for a hybrid role focused on emotional support, group facilitation, and instructional leadership. The position aims to create a psychologically safe environment for veterans transitioning to new careers.

The ideal candidate will have licensing as a mental health professional and experience working with veterans. UHP offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and professional development support.

Qualifications

Licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, PMHNP, or equivalent) required.
Minimum of 3–5 years post-licensure experience, ideally with veterans.
Experience teaching or facilitating adult learners essential.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one emotional support in a learning environment.
Teach emotional regulation and stress management modules.
Contribute to curriculum development and refinement.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

High emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Comfortable in high-intensity environments

Ability to navigate group dynamics

Education

Licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, PMHNP, or equivalent)

3–5+ years post-licensure experience with veterans or high-stress populations

Job description

UHP (Unlock Human Potential)

UHP is a veteran-focused education and leadership development organization based on an 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas. Through immersive, high-impact programs, we develop service members and veterans into leaders—equipped with the skills, mindset, and purpose to thrive in their next chapter.

Our approach is built on four core pillars: Think. Train. Feel. Lead.

We integrate human performance, leadership development, and real-world skill building to prepare individuals for meaningful, long-term careers.

Licensed Counselor & Instructor

The Opportunity

The Licensed Counselor & Instructor plays a critical role in delivering the UHP experience by supporting the emotional development, psychological safety, and performance readiness of our students.

This is a hybrid role that blends student support, group facilitation, and instructional leadership. It is not a traditional therapy role—instead, it focuses on creating a psychologically safe learning environment, providing brief supportive interventions, and equipping students with tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and growth.

You will work directly with student cohorts—primarily veterans in transition—while collaborating with instructors, coaches, and leadership to ensure a structured, high-performance learning environment.

What You’ll Do

Student Support & Psychological Safety

Provide brief one-on-one check-ins and emotional support within the learning environment
Help students regulate stress, navigate challenges, and stay engaged in the program
Assess emotional intensity and respond appropriately within scope (non-clinical setting)
Identify when external care is needed and coordinate referrals
Support conflict resolution and group dynamics
Participate in daily team syncs, student reviews, and After Action Reviews (AARs)

Instruction & Facilitation

Teach or co-teach modules on:
Emotional regulation
Stress management
Communication and empathy
Values-based decision-making
Mental performance foundations
Lead experiential, hands-on learning sessions (not lecture-based)
Model professionalism, presence, and psychological safety in the classroom
Contribute to curriculum development and refinement

Faculty & Staff Collaboration

Align daily with instructors and staff on student needs and progress
Support faculty in maintaining a structured and psychologically safe environment
Contribute to post-module debriefs and continuous program improvement

Program Integration & Culture

Develop tools and resources that support emotional development
Contribute across UHP programs (IHC, CPT, CNC, leadership tracks)
Support community-building and campus culture initiatives
Participate in AARs to improve program delivery and outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

Licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, PMHNP, or equivalent)
3–5+ years post-licensure experience (ideally with veterans or high-stress populations)
Experience teaching, facilitating, or working with adult learners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong foundation in trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches (ACT, MI, mindfulness, NVC, CFT, IFS, etc.)
Ability to operate within clear boundaries between coaching, education, and clinical care
High emotional intelligence with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable navigating group dynamics and high-intensity environments
Ability to build trust quickly with diverse populations
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Preferred

Experience working with military, veteran, or tactical populations
Familiarity with reintegration challenges, sleep, or substance-use considerations
Background in performance psychology, coaching, or group facilitation
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), or willingness to obtain

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