Meredith Pelton

Clinical Social Worker · Arkansas Children's Hospital

mental health Little Rock, AR

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years
since May 2015

Experience

Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Since May 2015 · 11 years · Little Rock, AR

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Master's degree
University of Arkansas
BA
Florence University of the Arts; Florence Italy

Skills

Medical Social Work Mental Health Community Outreach Nonprofits Event Planning Public Relations Marketing Public Speaking Fundraising Social Media Press Releases Powerpoint Volunteer Management Spss Research

About Arkansas Children's Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Little Rock, AR

Professional Overview

Meredith Pelton is a Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Arkansas Children's Hospital, based in Little Rock, AR. As a mental health, Pelton contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Little Rock, AR. They have been with Arkansas Children's Hospital for 11 years. Pelton holds academic credentials, including Master's degree and BA, from University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Arkansas. Core competencies include Medical Social Work, Mental Health, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Event Planning. Arkansas Children's Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Little Rock, AR healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Meredith Pelton is one of them.
  • 249 mental health professionals are based in AR (out of 9,560 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 130 contacts at Arkansas Children's Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in AR: $34,000 – $86,000 (median $50,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in AR: Sole Proprietor (10), Families Inc. Counseling Services (6), Life Strategies Counseling Inc. (4).
  • 6% of mental health professionals in AR hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 77% of mental health professionals in AR have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Meredith Pelton located?

Meredith Pelton is based in Little Rock, AR. They are currently affiliated with Arkansas Children's Hospital.

What is Meredith Pelton's specialty?

Meredith Pelton specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Meredith Pelton currently work?

Meredith Pelton currently works at Arkansas Children's Hospital. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Meredith Pelton's educational background?

Meredith Pelton attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Arkansas.

How do I contact Meredith Pelton for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in AR?

mental health professionals in AR typically earn $34,000 to $86,000 annually, with a median of $50,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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