Mental Health Therapist (LAC / LMSW / LAMFT)
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k 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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