Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC
Listed compensation
$62.4K - $93.6K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
About the Role
The Neighborhood Clinic in Chandler, AZ is looking for a passionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to a diverse client population
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care
- Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
- Connect clients with community resources and support services as needed
Requirements
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Arizona
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Experience providing direct clinical services in a community health or outpatient setting preferred
- Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) documentation
About Us
The Neighborhood Clinic is a trusted pillar of the Arizona community, dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to those who need it most. Our patients love us for our patient-centered approach and our commitment to treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our staff thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment where their work truly matters every single day.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counseling Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in licensed professional counselor (lpc) | ranked against 503 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$94k | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $76k (middle half $54k–$83k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All licensed professional counselor (lpc) listings in Arizona | 321 active | 12,745 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Careerplug | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index50 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC at Careerplug a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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