Group Counselor
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
SAGE Counseling is actively looking for Fee-For-Service Clinicians to provide a variety of services to support SAGE clients through facilitation of group counseling sessions or individual counseling sessions. Our treatment programs were developed for criminal offenders with an overall clinical approach grounded in evidence-based standards.
Where Will You Work?
Clinicians will work in the Prescott Valley SAGE office; all equipment provided.
When Will You Work?
This role is Fee-For-Service role (similar to PRN) and works a non-traditional schedule; schedule may include evenings until 9pm on Monday through Thursday.
What Do Clinicians Do?
- Provide therapeutic counseling groups weekly on a variety of topics
- Maintain clinical documentation within 24 hours of service provided
- Attend supervision, team meetings, and trainings as assigned
Pay
- Fee-For-Service --- paid per service/group facilitated
Qualifications
- Required: Minimum of a master’s degree in a behavioral health related field
- Group facilitation experience preferred
- Behavioral Health Licensure a plus, but not required
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Why Join SAGE Counseling?
- Bilingual pay differential
- Career advancement opportunities
- 401k company match
- Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
- Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision
SAGE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age disability veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under State of Federal Law.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate weekly therapeutic group and individual counseling sessions for criminal offenders. Maintain clinical documentation within 24 hours and participate in supervision and team meetings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in counseling | ranked against 372 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in Arizona | 15 active | 366 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 32% no call · 72% 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 |
| Counseling pay trend | −8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Group Counselor at Sage Counseling a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 372 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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