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Mesa, Arizona

Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

The Neighborhood Clinic in Mesa, AZ is looking for a passionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in our community through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic client care
  • Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and ongoing clinical supervision as needed
  • Connect clients with community resources and support services to promote overall well-being

Requirements

  • Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Arizona
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
  • Experience with individual and/or group therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
  • Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills
  • Compassionate, culturally competent, and client-centered approach to care

About Us

The Neighborhood Clinic is a trusted community health resource serving the Mesa, AZ area with a commitment to accessible, high-quality care for all. Our patients choose us because we treat every individual with dignity, respect, and personalized attention. Our staff thrive here because of our collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and shared mission to strengthen the health of our community.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningHIPAA ComplianceCultural CompetenceClient-centered Care

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 49 active listings.

Top Counselor Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 18 employers

9
<$80k
2
$85k
5
$95k-110k
8
$110k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance