Adolescent Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k
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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, family therapy 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: Sunday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm
Required on call rotation once every 5 weeks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00
Work Location: In person Apache Junction, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct support services including individual, family, and group therapy while conducting assessments to develop treatment plans. Maintain accurate client records and coordinate care while ensuring a safe and efficient treatment environment.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and current mental health licensure in Arizona. 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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adolescent Therapist at Avery's House a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% 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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