School Based Therapist - Phoenix Elementary School District
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Southwest Behavioral & Health Services as a School Based Therapist – Phoenix, AZ in United States. Job Preview at a Glance: In this position you will provide counseling services and community referrals for children and families. Provide assessment and interventions for youth and adolescent mental health issues.
Key Responsibilities
- provide counseling services and community referrals for children and families.
- Provide assessment and interventions for youth and adolescent mental health issues.
- Provide school-based individual and group counseling services for children and families with an emphasis on.
- Coordinate community resources as an integral part of the mental health prevention and treatment planning proce.
Requirements
- Minimum requirement consists of a 21
- Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) plus one (1) year of full
- time behavioral health experience.
- Licensed or license eligible with AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50K - $68K
- 23 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist - Phoenix Elementary School District at Southwest Behavioral & Health 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 psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k to $68k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$68k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling Services, Community Referrals, Assessment, Interventions, Mental Health, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Solution-Focused Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide school-based individual and group counseling services, focusing on brief solution-focused therapy for children and families dealing with mental health issues. Responsibilities also include coordinating community resources, making referrals for sustained services, and assis...
Benefits package: Salary Range $50K-$68K, 3.3 Weeks PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, Low-Cost Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with 40% Match, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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