Lead Counselor - Men's Campus

Phoenix Rescue Mission•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$67,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We transform lives. Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another, and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other behavioral health-related field.
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Associate-level licensure (LMSW, LAC, or LAMFT).
Experience in prevention, crisis intervention, education, and treatment.
Demonstrated expertise and experience in dealing with alcohol and substance abuse issues.
A command of systems used to deliver quality programs and data, including database software and Microsoft Office.
Comprehensive knowledge of counseling theories, evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and holistic recovery principles.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and recovery stages.
Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
Exceptional active listening skills and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
A solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a faith-based, social service, shelter-based, or behavioral health setting.
Demonstrated experience supervising professionals in a social service setting.
Knowledge of non-profit health and human services for homeless populations.

Responsibilities

Counsel clients using evidence-based counseling theories, approaches, and interventions while carrying and managing an advanced client caseload.
Prepare and facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducational classes to support client engagement, recovery, and personal growth.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Participate in the on-call rotation and provide timely support, guidance, and crisis response as needed to ensure continuity of care and operational support.
Provide behavioral health oversight, mentorship, and guidance to unlicensed clinicians, interns, Recovery Coaches, and counseling staff to ensure ethical, clinical, and professional standards are maintained.
Assist with staff trainings and development opportunities to strengthen clinical knowledge, professional growth, and service delivery standards.
Lead and support clinical campus activities that promote self-care, community engagement, wellness, and healthy social connections among clients.
Support client accountability and growth by providing guidance, corrective interventions, crisis support, and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
Facilitate campus tours and program overviews as needed to support organizational awareness, partnership engagement, and community relations.
Model and promote Christ-centered care by engaging in discipleship, encouraging biblical principles, participating in ministry activities, and demonstrating a credible Christian witness in professional practice.