Behavioral Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$65k-$75k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
AZ Center for Change is a proven leader in the area of evidence based programs and services. We are seeking ambitious, passionate and dedicated therapists for our expanding programs. We strive to create a work environment that fosters professional growth and development and job satisfaction. Chosen candidates for these new and exciting programs will have the opportunity to:
- Complete thorough assessments using standardized assessment tools.
- Create treatment plans that foster motivate to change and heal.
- Complete documentation used strength based approaches.
- Learn and implement a variety of evidence based modalities to help clients heal and grow.
- Collaborate with highly effective clinical teams for better client outcomes.
- Provide individual, group, family and multifamily therapy sessions.
- Create and provide meaningful reports to external collaborators.
- Flex your schedule to meet the needs of the clients and families.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in mental/behavioral health or related field, and eligibility for licensing through the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiner. (Supervision toward independent license is available for our therapy positions.) LAC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW.
- Applicable candidates must have some formal specialized experience working with trauma clients.
- A Level One Fingerprint clearance card is required.
- CPR/ 1st Aid
- In addition to the required qualifications listed above, candidates who have the following expertise and training are highly desirable:
- Bilingual
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
EMDR -
- TF-CBT
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
- CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse and Trauma
- LGBTQ Affirming
Expressive Arts
Schedule is Monday-Friday with at least two evenings until 7pm.
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- Student Loan Repayment Program-For eligible staff.
Please note there is a generous bonus structure available with this position.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct thorough assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions. They will also collaborate with clinical teams and maintain accurate documentation using strength-based approaches.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 22% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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