Who We Are

Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness is the nonprofit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) and a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) for five surrounding counties. You may receive services in one of our five locations that are located in Hot Springs, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, and Mt Ida.

We see over 5,500 clients per year, half of whom have a serious mental illness. Current estimates indicate that 83% of those we serve are low to moderate-income, with 61% being on Medicaid.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to choose Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness as your source for counseling is our approach to treatment. We employ a team of over 50 trained professionals who are trained in evidence-based counseling techniques and specialize in certain disorders. We believe that everyone can be healed, and we have the resources to help you get there. All of our providers, from our licensed counselors to our psychiatrist, use a personalized approach to care. We work in partnership with clients to develop treatment plans. We believe that person-centered treatment is the most effective.

Our mission at OBHAW is to bring hope and healing to our community, one life at a time, and we see that carried out daily. At OBHAW, we believe that a collaborative, whole-person approach to behavioral health care will help people in our communities to heal. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual find a path too healing that fits them. Our mission guides our organization in seeking out and continuing services and programs that help bring hope and health to each person within our communities.


8 Career Opportunities at Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness


Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Licensed Psychological Examiner LPE-I to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional School Based Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional School Based Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (QBHP) to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (QBHP) to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


New Posting Outpatient Behavioral Health Worker
Hot Springs, AR71913

Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Outpatient Behavioral Health Worker to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are seeking an exceptional Peer Support Specialist to join our nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and creating positive change in our community.


LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hot Springs, AR71913

NOW HIRING - FULL-TIME LPN. Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHAW) is the largest and oldest behavioral health provider in Hot Springs and the surrounding five-county area, serving the community for over 50 years. OBHAW provides competitive salary and benefits packages, nine (9) paid holidays and a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plan during the first year of employment, and NHSC loan reimbursement.

Join a team where you will feel welcome and belong while 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 require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 501.620.5126.