Associate Behavioral Health Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Cholla Health Center - Scottsdale, AZ
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need.

We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs.

At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally.

Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient counseling services to clients and their families in accordance with state and federal laws, and NOAH policies and procedures, under the direction of clinical supervision.

Duties/Responsibilities: Performs client, intakes, and assessments. Conducts individual, couple, family, or group counseling. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client treatment. Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to manage their presenting issue.

Collects information about clients through interviews, clinical review, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Develops, implements, and tracks progress through treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Initiates discharge planning as necessary. Utilizes professional resources as appropriate (e. g., case conferences, consultants, ongoing supervision, and relevant literature).

Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in a timely manner. Maintains quality care through participation in audit review, policy development and quality improvement programs.

Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required. Participates in weekly group and/or individual clinical supervision and oversight. Consistently meets position productivity expectations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits Include

Medical Coverage Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Plans Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Retirement 403(b) plus company match Pet Insurance Qualifications: Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personalized customer service.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment. Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred. Education and Experience: Required: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling (MC), or another behavior health related field.

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) in good standing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Preferred: 1+ years in Behavioral Health Counseling or related work experience.

Other Requirements: New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022). Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor provides outpatient counseling services, including intakes, assessments, and individual or group therapy. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and acting as a client advocate in crisis situations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess a valid Arizona license such as LAC, LMSW, or LAMFT. Additionally, a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionClient advocacyCase managementPsychological assessmentIndividual counselingAnalytical skills

Behavioral Health Counseling — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 20% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Are Counselor jobs open to new graduates?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $71k (middle half $64k–$83k)305 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Arizona359 active13,782 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 20% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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About Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, AZ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Retirement 403(b) plus company match

Living in Scottsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$810k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.