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Rite of Passage
Queen Creek, Arizona

THERAPIST

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Job Description

Make a Difference. Build Your Practice. Thrive with Rite Path.

Are you a passionate, therapist looking for the flexibility of private practice with the support of an established behavioral health organization? Join Rite Path, part of the Rite of Passage family, as a 1099 Independent Contractor Therapist serving clients in Queen Creek, Arizona.

At Rite Path, you'll have the freedom to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities. We provide consistent referrals, a collaborative clinical environment, and the autonomy you need to grow your practice—all while helping clients achieve lasting positive change.

Why Choose RITE PATH?

  • Flexible Scheduling – Choose part-time or full-time independent contractor opportunities that fit your schedule and lifestyle.
  • Competitive 1099 Compensation – Earn competitive rates while enjoying the flexibility and independence of being an independent contractor. Pay is based on licensure.
  • Supervision Hours Available – Receive supervision hours from experienced clinicians to help meet licensure requirements while building your clinical skills and confidence.
  • One Free Meal Per Day – Enjoy one complimentary meal each day you're on-site as part of our commitment to supporting our team.
  • Steady Client Referrals – Benefit from a consistent flow of client referrals so you can focus on providing exceptional care.
  • Collaborative Clinical Support – Work alongside a mission-driven team of experienced professionals who foster collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality care.
  • Professional Growth – Continue developing your expertise through ongoing clinical collaboration, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

What You'll Do

  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices.
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality client care.
  • Manage your caseload while meeting agreed-upon productivity expectations.

What You'll Bring

  • Active, unrestricted Arizona license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, LMSW, or LAMFT, or be a Master's-level therapist.
  • Strong clinical documentation and time management skills.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care.
  • Bilingual skills are highly preferred.

Contractor Information

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that combines flexibility, professional autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate behavioral healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and manage a caseload effectively.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Arizona license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, LMSW, or LAMFT, or be a Master's-level therapist. Strong clinical documentation skills and a commitment to compassionate, client-centered care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyEvidence-based practicesTrauma-informed careMultidisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 38 employers

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<$70k
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$70k-90k
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$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 2.8
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 7,933 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Queen Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Typical market rent
$2,190/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Supervision Hours Available
One Free Meal Per Day
Steady Client Referrals
Collaborative Clinical Support
Professional Growth