Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49k-$71k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: La Cholla - Tucson, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Join Our Team at COPE: Advance Your Career and Make a Difference!

At COPE, we understand that our success stems from the abilities of our team to provide high-quality services to our clients.

We are committed to supporting your health and wellness with a competitive benefits package, and we believe in nurturing your professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll have access to: Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits: We prioritize your well-being with a competitive benefits package. Ongoing Professional Development: Attend free quarterly agency-offered trainings on current topics of interest to stay ahead in your field.

Clinical Supervision and Licensure Support: Receive free clinical supervision as you work towards independent licensure and benefit from licensure reimbursement. Collaborative Work Environment: Easily connect with staff at all levels to get the support you need for your professional journey.

In the therapy role, you will: Perform comprehensive clinical assessments Develop and implement effective treatment plans. Coordinate cases and provide counseling. Review and sign clinical documents as a Behavioral Health Professional. Serve as a clinical consultant to the treatment team.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and eager to grow in your career, COPE is the perfect place for you. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people and community we serve.

Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey with COPE! This is an in-person position at an outpatient clinic.

Starting Pay: $48,960 annualized (for unlicensed Therapist) $55,080 annualized (Associate Level Therapist) $71,400 annualized (Independent Level Therapist) Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college in a behavioral health field.

At time of hire, must be actively engaged in the process of becoming licensed in an appropriate discipline (counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work) by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Must be licensed within six (6) months of hire. Excellent

Benefits

Include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 403b Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Supplemental Insurance Employee Wellness Program 11 paid holidays Generous PTO accrual rate Supervision hours for independent licensure Quarterly trainings for CEU credit License cost reimbursement Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years of age (licensure and automobile insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493, COPE Community Services, Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position.

Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy, COPE reserves the right to exclude or remove a person from this position if COPE believes in good faith that the employee's current use of any drug, legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise (for example, medical marijuana), if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

Employees are obligated to inform COPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties. COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors. Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist will perform comprehensive clinical assessments and develop effective treatment plans for clients. Additionally, they will coordinate cases, provide counseling, and serve as a clinical consultant to the treatment team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and be actively pursuing licensure in Arizona. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementClinical DocumentationClinical ConsultationCrisis InterventionMental Health Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at COPE Community Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% 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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

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 COPE Community Services

Mental Health Care
Tucson, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental Insurance
Employee Wellness Program