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Orion Homes
Phoenix, Arizona

Clinical Counselor - Salary Position

Counselor 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $65K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Are you a licensed professional for mental health?

If you are apply to be a crucial member of Orion Homes Leadership Team, under the supervision of the Clinical Director, perform clinical and administrative duties in support of residential and therapeutic services for adults with SMI, TBI, and dual diagnoses.

Our company has been voted and won Top Work Places from 2021 through 2025!

If you’re like us, you’ll be motivated to be a driving force in people’s growth and a positive influence on the quality of life of our residents.

We encourage you to apply!

Job Summary

As a member of the Leadership Team and under the supervision of the Clinical Director, perform clinical and administrative duties in support of residential and therapeutic services for adults with Dual Diagnoses SMI, and TBI. Supervise the implementation of treatment plans, ensure services are provided in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and contract requirements, and build an environment which promotes growth for each member of our team and everyone in our care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy/counseling to residents and write individual and group therapy notes.

Attend/Lead the resident’s “Staffing’s” as part of the client care team and follow through with changes and updates on treatment & safety plans

Develop and maintain Initial Assessments, initial & subsequent Treatment Plans, Crisis/Safety Plans, and Discharge Plans.

Guide residents in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their presenting problems.

Lead coordination of care and goal setting through Case Management meetings and consistent communication with Guardians, Case Managers, advocates, and family members.

Review Incident Reports, submit as necessary to Case Managers or AHCCCS QM Portal, and develop appropriate plans to address patterns or trends in incidents.

Serve as mentor, coach, and trainer for direct care staff, particularly in the areas of service delivery and documentation, ensuring adherence to Orion’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Work collaboratively with House Managers and Program Coordinators to ensure resident needs are met in a safe and supportive environment.

Work collaboratively with Human Resources to monitor staff performance, recommend training or performance improvement plans, and develop future leaders.

Participate in weekly leadership meetings with Department Heads and Executives to address operational barriers, develop organizational goals, review problem areas, and share information.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support the clinical department as the company grows.

Required Education, Licensure and Experience

Licensure issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to practice behavioral health in Arizona at the Independent level (LAC or LMSW) or Equivalent required.

Experience working with SMI adults struggling with delusions, hallucinations, self-injury, medication non-compliance, verbal aggression, physical aggression, elopement, and memory or communication deficits is a PLUS.

  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Must possess and maintain a current driver license and a clean driving record in the State of Arizona
  • Must pass background checks such as federal, state, APS, CPS and OIG, etc.
  • Must hold a valid Level 1 Fingerprint Card

Benefits

  • Salaried Position Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
  • 3 weeks Paid Time off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Can receive Clinical Oversight from Licensed Counselor/Social Worker

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Counselor performs clinical and administrative duties to support residential and therapeutic services for adults with SMI, TBI, and dual diagnoses. Responsibilities include providing therapy, developing treatment plans, supervising staff, and coordinating care with families and case managers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid licensure from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners at the Independent level (LAC or LMSW). Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license, pass comprehensive background checks, and hold a Level 1 Fingerprint Card.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CounselingTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionIndividual TherapyStaff SupervisionMentoringSafety PlanningDischarge PlanningIncident Reporting

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counseling 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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Counselor - Salary Position at Orion Homes a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 561 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Counselor Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

10
<$80k
2
$80k-95k
5
$95k-110k
8
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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InterDent Service · Salem, Oregon

From $155k
#2

Mental Health Therapist

Brightways Counseling Group · Portland, Oregon

$131k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
#4

Remote Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC)

$115k-$120k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Better work-life than 90% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 561 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≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 31% 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 Orion Homes

Mental Health Care
PEORIA, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Salaried Position Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401k Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Clinical Oversight from Licensed Counselor/Social Worker