Counselor - OTP

Valle del Sol•Phoenix, AZ

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides therapeutic services and care coordination using individual, group, and family approaches based on patient needs. Mental Health Therapists deliver evidence-based behavioral health treatment, conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and provide integrated care in collaboration with medical and psychiatric providers. Mental Health Therapists are assigned to age-specific or program-specific specialties and may work in outpatient clinics, school settings, community locations, or specialized teams. Mental Health Therapists must hold an Associate-Level or Independent-Level license through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and meet Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) standards, consistent with program requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
Associate-Level License (LAC, LMSW, LAMFT, LASAC) OR Independent-Level License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC).
Must meet eligibility for BHP designation.
Level I – 0-2 years of applied experience at the licensure level
Level II – 2-5 years of applied experience at the licensure level
Level III – 5 or more years of applied experience at the licensure level
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Must pass all pre- and ongoing employment screenings.
Maintain required training, licensure, certifications, and immunizations.
Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
BLS certification required.
TB testing and Hepatitis B screening or declination required.
Must maintain credentials in accordance with Valle del Sol’s Credentialing and Privileging standards.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure.
Specialized certifications (e.g., DBT, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc).
Experience in integrated care, school-based services, substance use treatment, or early childhood.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic services and care coordination using individual, group, and family approaches based on patient needs.
Delivers evidence-based behavioral health treatment.
Conducts assessments.
Develops individualized service plans.
Provides integrated care in collaboration with medical and psychiatric providers.
Assigned to age-specific or program-specific specialties.
May work in outpatient clinics, school settings, community locations, or specialized teams.
Provides therapeutic services under supervision and develops growing competency in complex cases (Level I).
Demonstrates foundational skills in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and clinical intervention (Level I).
Engages frequently with supervisor for clinical guidance and skill development (Level I).
Demonstrates increased independence in clinical decision-making and case management (Level II).
Manages moderate to complex cases with minimal supervision (Level II).
May mentor Mental Health Therapist I staff or assist with program initiatives (Level II).
Provides advanced clinical expertise on complex or high-acuity cases (Level III).
May provide peer consultation, clinical guidance, or serve as a subject matter resource (Level III).
Leads elements of program development, specialty care delivery, or training when assigned (Level III).