Therapist I

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22.42-$27.53/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with evening hours.

The Therapist I is responsible for providing therapeutic services to OPCS outpatient clients. The role involves interacting with individuals who are experiencing homelessness, Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorder, and other related conditions. The therapist will utilize a harm reduction and Housing First approach to support clients in reaching their goals.

Employee Benefits

Competitive Salary, Employer Subsidized Health Insurance for Employee and Family, Employer Matching 401 (k) plan (after 1 year), Employer Subsidized Dental Plan and Vision Plan, Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Training, 136 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) Per Year.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Completion of behavioral health assessments, screenings, recovery plans, and discharge summaries as needed, under the direction of a Behavioral Health Professional.

2. Delivery of Counseling Services to clients in both a group and individual format in accordance with the Recovery Plan.

3. Making updates to the plan as services are completed. If it is determined that the client needs services outside of the current plan.

4. Conduct clinical and interdisciplinary staffing meetings to ensure quality service provision and strong coordination of care standards are met and communicated.

5. Support colleagues in managing their caseload through coaching on specific interventions and training tactics to increase engagement and quality of service.

6. Engage in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor.

7. Document services and information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

8. Maintain all client files in a confidential manner and in compliance with HIPAA standards.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Associate Level Professional License (e. g., LMSW, LAC)

2. Willingness to learn and practice evidence-based practices, such as De-escalation (CPI Model), Motivational Interviewing, Housing First and Harm Reduction.

3. Strong communication, interpersonal

4. Strong computer skills (e. g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).

5. Experience with Electronic Health Records.

6. Possess and maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification, or ability to complete training and pass certification.

7. Valid Arizona driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience providing therapy to client with a serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders.

2. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) used in treating clients in the areas of mental health, substance use, and trauma.

3. Bilingual

Employment References and background check is conducted pre-employment.

In accordance with pay transparency, the salary reflected in this posting is the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Salary placement is typically between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.

Pay Rat: $22.42 - $27.53 – $32.63

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist I provides therapeutic services, including behavioral health assessments and counseling, to clients experiencing homelessness and mental health or substance use disorders. The role involves maintaining clinical documentation, coordinating care through interdisciplinary meetings, and supporting colleagues with caseload management.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementHIPAA ComplianceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelCPR Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist I at Old Pueblo Community Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
28%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Old Pueblo Community Services

Non-profit Organizations
Tucson, AZ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer Subsidized Health Insurance
Employer Matching 401(k) after 1 year
Employer Subsidized Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Training
136 Hours PTO per year