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Step One Halfway House
Phoenix, Arizona

Mental Health Therapist (LAC / LMSW / LAMFT)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$30/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo 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 7,952 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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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Benefits & Perks

Clinical Supervision
Collaborative Environment