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Phoenix, Arizona

Therapist I - AZ

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: AZ CAC - Phoenix, AZ 85004Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team as a Clinical Therapist! Are you a compassionate clinician dedicated to helping children and adolescents find their voice after trauma?

We are seeking a Therapist I to join our team in providing high-impact, client-centered therapeutic services. In this role, you will be a guiding force for youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, or adverse childhood experiences.

By utilizing evidence-based practices, you will help foster emotional well-being and long-term healing for our most vulnerable community members.

What You'll Do

As a Therapist I, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy. You will work within a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating closely with families, schools, and child welfare agencies to ensure a comprehensive "whole-child" approach to care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence: Deliver therapy using trauma-informed modalities such as TF-CBT, EMDR, or Play Therapy. Assessment & Planning: Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Case Management: Maintain a caseload of 22–25 clients, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Advocacy & Education: Educate caregivers and families on the impact of trauma on child development and behavior. Crisis Intervention: Provide safety planning and crisis support as needed. Collaboration: Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and multidisciplinary consultations.

Work Environment & Schedule Office-Based: This position is primarily based in our clinical office. Flexible Hours: To ensure accessibility for our families, this role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings or non-traditional hours as necessary.

Productivity: This role is subject to meeting agency productivity goals to ensure we reach as many children in need as possible.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring To be successful in this role, you must meet the following educational and professional standards: Education: Master’s Degree (M.A.) or equivalent in Social Sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field).

Associate Therapist: LMSW, LAC, or LAMFT Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience providing mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and their families. Bilingual Required: English and Spanish fluency. Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.

Preferred Qualifications

Training or certification in specific modalities like TF-CBT, PCIT, or EMDR is highly preferred.

Why Join Us? You will join a supportive team that prioritizes professional growth and clinical excellence. We provide consistent weekly supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join us in our mission to help children heal and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents using trauma-informed evidence-based practices. They will also conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with families and child welfare agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a social science field and possess at least two years of professional experience in mental health counseling. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical therapyIndividual therapyGroup therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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$75k-95k
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$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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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