Birch Tree Communities, Inc.

We are thrilled to announce that our art program has been selected to receive a grant from peacelove.org! Art Director Kristin Calderhead will go through the organization's training in September, and our members will have access to expressive arts lessons and supplies for a YEAR. The peacelove.org creators recognize the awesome things that Birch Tree Communities is doing in mental health and the arts, and they were impressed by our programs, love for our members, and our dedication to healing. We are extremely grateful for organizations and individuals such as this that support our efforts!

We're #hiring a new Mental Health Professional in Clarksville, Arkansas. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Our CEO Dr. Brad Holloway is proud to be serving as the committee chairperson again this year for the Arkansas Behavioral Health Institute! This is the 50th annual conference scheduled for August 12-14, 2024, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Find the fantastic lineup of speakers, hotel information, and link for registration at: https://lnkd.in/grCa-iWX We hope to see you all in Hot Springs to celebrate 50 years of this awesome gathering of behavioral health professionals from all over the state!

ATTN: Clarksville area nurses! We are currently searching for a registered nurse to serve our Clarksville members. Join our team of nursing professionals, working regular hours, with excellent pay and benefits. As an added bonus, we currently have a brand new Clarksville program center under construction! Apply Now at https://lnkd.in/gvM7nbtN and join an organization celebrating 35 years of leadership in mental health recovery!

Things were snap, crackle, and poppin' at the Arkansas Foodbank Summer Cereal Drive drop-off today, and we're so glad we had the opportunity to join the fight against hunger in our state! Our members and staff raised $484.10 in funds and 214 boxes of cereal and breakfast items for the food drive. A big thank you to all who donated, and congratulations to the foodbank on another successful event. #birchtreeinthecommunity

Congratulations to two of our therapists on their recent promotion to branch directors and another on her move to a new director role! Emma McCarley, LPC, transitioned to the Arkansas Health Center (AHC) Branch Director role from her position as the Russellville Branch Director. Dustin Baker, LCSW, was appointed to fill the director opening for the Russellville branch, and Coy Price, LCSW, was appointed as the Malvern Branch Director. Emma McCarley, LPC, has served as the Russellville Branch Director since October 2023, and she was a therapist at the AHC branch prior to moving into that role. Emma also has experience as a Recovery Assistant, Shift Supervisor, and Program Tech during her eight years with Birch Tree Communities. She is thrilled to return to the AHC branch as director. Dustin Baker, LCSW, has been a therapist for Birch Tree Communities since 2021 at the Russellville and Clarksville branches. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology from Arkansas Tech University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. Dustin began his career at Birch Tree Communities in 2012 as a mental health paraprofessional and has inpatient experience working at St. Mary’s behavioral health unit in Russellville. Coy Price, LCSW, has been with Birch Tree Communities for 24 years as a therapist at Hope House and the Malvern branch. He received a Bachelor of Science from Henderson State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Coy also has experience as a geriatric mental health program director in southwest Little Rock and Jacksonville and teaching social work classes at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. Thank you to Emma, Dustin, and Coy for serving the members of Birch Tree Communities so well!

AHC members had a fantastic time at Downtown Benton's Third Thursday! They enjoyed exploring the booths, eating from food trucks, and selling lemonade. What a fun event in an amazing community and revitalized downtown area! #birchtreeinthecommunity

Our hard-working admissions team recently spent time at the Arkansas State Hospital Provider Fair, sharing information about services we provide, what a day looks like at Birch Tree Communities, and the admissions process. If you have questions about our referral process, please go to https://lnkd.in/gw7qH6m8 or contact Admissions Director Sarah Testa or Admissions & Marketing Associate Judith Reginelli. They'll be happy to help!

Join Our Growing Team: Mental Health Therapists Wanted! Exciting Career Opportunity! Due to a wave of promotions and significant expansion, we are thrilled to announce openings for dedicated, full-time, Mental Health Therapists at our dynamic and supportive organization. We serve individuals who are diagnosed with a serious mental illness in a variety of settings from supervised group homes to living in the community. Birch Tree Communities believes that for every person living with mental illness, there is a real expectation of recovery, and we are committed to supporting our members in their own unique recovery journey. We are looking for like-minded and compassionate professionals who are eager to make a difference and grow with us! Locations Hiring: Clarksville, Newport, Oxford, Greenbrier, Malvern, as well as a floater position that would travel between locations. Key Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality psychotherapy services to a diverse client base. • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. • Engage in continuous education and professional development. We Offer: • A supportive and collaborative work environment. • Manageable caseloads and service hours to ensure you have dedicated time for each member, fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships. • Competitive salary and benefits package, including 100% paid individual health insurance and double match 401k up to 4% once eligible. • Opportunities for advancement in a growing organization. • Professional development and training programs that more than meets licensure requirements. Qualifications: • Master’s degree and Licensure as a Mental Health Professional in Arkansas (LAC, LPC, LPE, LMSW, or LCSW) • Experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. How to Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and two professional references to birchtree.org/employment/ or on Indeed job postings. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. We can’t wait to welcome a new therapist who is as passionate about mental health recovery as we are. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Birch Tree Communities is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Newport branch! If you are looking for a rewarding nursing career with an outstanding organization, receiving excellent pay and benefits, AND working Monday to Friday, apply now at https://lnkd.in/gvM7nbtN We would love to have you join our team of professionals!