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

What Success Looks Like

• Students feel supported, grounded, and engaged throughout the program
• Cohorts operate in a psychologically safe, structured environment
• Faculty feel equipped to manage group dynamics and emotional complexity
• The Counselor is a trusted, integrated member of the instructional team
• UHP continues to strengthen its reputation for whole-person development

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Access to UHP performance and recovery facilities

Why UHP

• Belong to something, Believe in something, Strive for something.
• Work alongside a team committed to excellence, growth, and purpose
• Direct impact on the lives of service members and veterans
• Work in a unique, high-performance campus environment