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AZ Center for Change
Phoenix, Arizona

Behavioral Health Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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.

  • ## NEW
  • 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 counselingTreatment planningTrauma-informed careIndividual therapyGroup therapyClinical documentationCrisis intervention

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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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

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<$80k
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8
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
Loan repayment
12% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 29% 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 AZ Center for Change

Mental Health Care
Tucson, AZ

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment Program
Generous bonus structure
Supervision toward independent license available
Flexible schedule