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Avery's House
Mesa, Arizona, United States

Adolescent Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Job Description

Adolescent Therapist Qualifications

  • Current mental health licensure in Arizona with the AZBBHE. (required)
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field. (required)

One year of experience in counseling and case management with mental health and substance abuse clients. (required)

Knowledge of software programs for personal computer use, including word processing, video conferencing, email, and spreadsheets.

Demonstrated competence with cultural differences and diversity.

Knowledge of medications commonly prescribed for mental health disorders, common side effects, and adverse reactions.

Adolescent Therapist Expectations

  • Provide direct support services, including individual and group therapy.
  • Conduct assessments or screenings to develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Maintain client records and complete all required paperwork, including progress notes, event notifications, and discharge plans.
  • Facilitate coordination of care and crisis management.
  • Communicate effectively with the treatment team and maintain a safe and efficient treatment environment.
  • Provide services via teletherapy when determined appropriate for clients.
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards, including the confidentiality of all client data (HIPAA).

Adolescent Therapist Benefits

  • Competitive salary and top-tier benefits.
  • Full-time, W-2 employee position with salary.
  • Supportive clinical team with mentoring and supervision available as needed.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

Required on call rotation once every 5 weeks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00

Work Location: In person Mesa, Arizona

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct support services including individual and group therapy while conducting assessments to develop treatment plans. Maintain accurate client records and coordinate care within a treatment team while adhering to ethical and professional standards.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and current mental health licensure in Arizona with the AZBBHE. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in counseling and case management with mental health and substance abuse clients.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningMental health assessmentSubstance abuse counselingDocumentationHIPAA complianceCultural competenceMedication knowledgeSoftware proficiency

Counselor Career Context

Avery's House ranks #12 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Avery's House

Mental Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Top-Tier Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Employer Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance