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Terros Health
Phoenix, Arizona

Independently Licensed Counselor (8107)

Counselor 8.5 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $80K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: South Mountain - Phoenix, AZ 85042Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeTravel Percentage: In-OfficeJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Licensed Independent Clinician based out of our South Mountain Health Center location in Phoenix, AZ.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients.

In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health is hiring for a Licensed Independent Clinician for our Outpatient counseling program at our South Mountain Health Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Full-Time, Employed Monday - Friday Experience Working with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Preferred Behavioral Health Experience Preferred Full Benefits, Including 401K, and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks) AZ Licensure Reimbursed When Renewed as a TH Employee (According to Policy) $70,000 + for independent level therapists with licensure for fewer than 5 years $75,000 + for independent level therapists with licensure for over 5 years but less than 10 years $80,000 + for independent level therapists with licensure for 10 years or over

Duties

Include: Providing outpatient individual, group, and family supportive counseling to clients. Charts progress, maintains clinical records, and ensures implementation of treatment plans. Monitors and follows up on client needs, does re-assessments as required or as needed.

Coordinates services as necessary working in collaboration with case managers, Med. Providers, and other clinic staff. This position requires providing in-home counseling sessions as indicated, although it is a small part of the overall counseling activities.

Services are provided according to all licensure, state, and federal laws, and TERROS Policies and Procedures. May sign off on non-licensed staff’s work.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year Wellness program Pet Insurance Group life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family Personal and family mental and physical health access Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts Gym memberships Car rentals Flights, hotels, movies and more Additional language pay differential Supervision for licensure is a possiblity.

Qualifications Master's degree, i. e., MA, MC, MSW, in a behavioral health field, Arizona license or eligible for Arizona license. Required- Experience practicing in one of the licenses listed below.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and EHRs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role. Valid AZ Driver License.

Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 22 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment Must pass a TB Test.

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient individual, group, and family supportive counseling to clients while maintaining clinical records and treatment plans. Coordinate care with medical providers and case managers, including occasional in-home counseling sessions.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and an independent Arizona license (LCSW, LPC, or LIAC). Must possess a valid AZ driver's license, fingerprint clearance card, and pass a TB test.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingTreatment PlanningClinical Record MaintenanceCase Management CollaborationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookElectronic Health RecordsOral CommunicationCPR Certification

Clinical 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k 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 Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independently Licensed Counselor (8107) at Terros Health a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 357 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 8.5
Among the best 10% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Terros Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple medical plans including no premium option
Dental and orthodontia
401(k) with company match
4 weeks PTO in first year
Wellness program
Pet insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program