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Step One Halfway House
Phoenix, Arizona

Mental Health Therapist (LAC / LMSW / LAMFT)

LCSW 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$30/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

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and motivated Entry-Level Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or associate-licensed professionals looking to build a strong foundation in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and residential treatment.

Under the guidance of experienced clinical supervisors, you will provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to patients navigating substance use recovery, mental health challenges, and transitional living. We are deeply committed to professional growth and provide on-site clinical supervision to help you work toward independent licensure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Intake & Assessment
  • Treatment Planning.
  • Clinical Documentation.
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Collaboration

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Licensure

Active associate-level license with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) (e. g., Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)).

  • Clearances: Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Competencies: Strong understanding of therapeutic boundaries, cultural humility, excellent written communication, and a passionate drive to serve vulnerable populations.

Perks

Clinical Supervision: Free clinical supervision hours provided on-site toward independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

Collaborative Environment: A supportive team culture with a structured onboarding program designed for newer therapists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess an active associate-level license (LAC, LMSW, or LAMFT) in Arizona. Additionally, a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and CPR/First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Intake and assessmentMental health counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (LAC / LMSW / LAMFT) at Step One Halfway House a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$57k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Arizona206 active7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Clinical Supervision
Collaborative Environment

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.