Independently Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
Listed compensation
Independent Level: $80K–$88K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job Purpose: As a Clinical Therapist with us, you'll deliver critical diagnostic assessments and tailored treatments to those facing mental and emotional challenges. Your role will be integral in counseling individuals and groups, focusing on prevention and addressing a wide array of mental health issues.
You'll engage in essential functions like intake assessments, service planning, and crisis interventions, extending your impact by providing continuous therapy to individuals, families, groups, and couples.
Bonus Alert: Earn a Sign-On Bonus of $5,000. Achieve this bonus by maintaining excellent attendance and performance within your first 90 days of employment!
Compensation
- Compensation is based on experience and licensure status.
- Independent Level: $80,000 – $88,000
This is a W-2 position with the opportunity to increase your take-home pay through our Pay-for-Performance (P4P) compensation model.
What You Will Do
Collaborates with the patient and their natural supports to develop and implement an effective service plan. Takes time to explain the available clinical options to the patient and his/her natural supports and identify the advantages/disadvantages of the options.
Provides clinically appropriate psychotherapy services in accordance with applicable ethical code(s), rules, and regulations.
Serves as the point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems where clinical knowledge of the case is crucial.
Assists in screening and coordinating integrated services for patients.
Provides clinical oversight to ensure the provision of all covered services identified on the service plan; referrals to community services as appropriate; services and supports (as applicable) between inpatient and outpatient settings; and services and support as needed.
Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of treatment through ongoing assessments of the patient and their natural supports, which may result in modifying the service plan as necessary.
Participates in individual & group supervision that meets standards set by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners in accordance with organizational policy.
- Maintain client records
- Other duties assigned.
What We Need From You
A degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work, with a zest for helping others.
Current or pending Arizona license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psy. D) with a commitment to ethical practice.
Exceptional teamwork, communication, and multitasking skills, thriving in both independent and collaborative settings.
- Proficiency in mental health diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, with an eye for detail.
- A valid BLS certification and a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance.
- A forward-thinking approach, welcoming the advantages of telehealth.
- Work within an EMR system, Advance MD preferred
- Enthusiasm for a performance-based compensation plan, embracing the rewards of your dedication.
Your Work Schedule
Hybrid: Enjoy the best of both worlds with 4 days remote and 1 day onsite each week.
Schedule Options
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Perks of Being Part of Denova
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Paid holidays, generous PTO, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet insurance to support your furry family members
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Licensure reimbursement and potential eligibility for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
Rewarding Performance-based Compensation
- Administrative bonus opportunities based on company performance and established eligibility criteria
- Comprehensive malpractice and professional liability insurance
- Exclusive tenure incentive: Earn up to $30,000 during your first three years based on individual performance!
- Plus, so much more!
Denova Collaborative Health LLC is an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice based in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Our comprehensive virtual care services are available for residents throughout the entire state of Arizona.
We provide a “whole person” approach to health and promote collaboration among our team of primary care providers and specialists. Our unique service integration of primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and wellness enables our team to provide better health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will deliver diagnostic assessments, develop service plans, and provide psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. They are also responsible for coordinating integrated services and maintaining accurate client records within an EMR system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work and possess a current or pending Arizona license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psy.D). Proficiency in mental health diagnosis, a valid BLS certification, and an Arizona fingerprint clearance are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independently Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) at Denova Collaborative Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,911 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k 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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