Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - General Mental Health

Valle del Sol•Phoenix, AZ

97d

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist/Counselor provides therapeutic services and care coordination using individual, group, family, and evidence-based treatment approaches based on patient needs. The role includes comprehensive behavioral health assessments, individualized treatment planning, clinical interventions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support whole-person wellness and recovery. Services are delivered using strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and patient-centered approaches to promote engagement, symptom reduction, improved functioning, and positive health outcomes. Therapists may be assigned to one or more specialty populations, service lines, or care settings, including General Mental Health, Serious Mental Illness, Birth to Five/Early Childhood Services, Substance Use Disorder, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Assignments and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs. Career levels range from Therapist I, who performs core services under routine supervision, through Therapist III, an advanced clinical resource who may mentor staff and support program development. The position may work in clinics, offices, outreach locations, client homes, partner agencies, and other community settings. Schedules may vary with program needs and may include evenings or weekends; local travel between sites may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Addiction Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Active Associate-Level or Independent-Level license in good standing through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, such as LAC, LMSW, LAMFT, LAAC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LIAC, or equivalent.
Meet eligibility requirements for Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) designation and applicable licensure, certification, or credentialing requirements under Arizona law and regulatory authorities.
Practice within the scope of applicable licensure and credentialing requirements.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 5 days of the start date.
Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain it within 5 days of the start date.
At least 18 years of age.
Authorized to work in the United States; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Successfully pass pre-employment and continued employment screenings.
Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, documentation standards, community behavioral health systems, evidence-based treatment, recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care, and integrated service delivery.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, case conceptualization, crisis intervention, risk assessment, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to provide effective individual, family, and group therapy and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, strengths, and goals.
Ability to coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, patients, families, and support systems.
Strong communication, collaboration, conflict-resolution, interpersonal, and documentation skills; ability to manage competing priorities while meeting quality, productivity, and compliance standards.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and integrated care environments and provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, patient-centered services.
Ability to meet applicable compliance requirements, which may include required immunizations and occupational health clearances, TB testing and Hepatitis B screening or declination, required training and continuing education, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record when operating a vehicle for company business.
Ability to perform the position’s physical functions, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, operating standard equipment, and lifting or moving materials or equipment up to 25 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be available.

Nice To Haves

Specialized coursework or training in trauma-informed care, integrated healthcare, child and family services, substance use treatment, or evidence-based practices.
Experience providing behavioral health services in community behavioral health, substance use treatment, or early childhood settings.
Experience facilitating individual, family, and group therapy.
Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
Independent licensure, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LIAC.
Specialized certifications or advanced training in DBT, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), substance use treatment, or other evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, reassessments, screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and evaluations; diagnose and determine appropriate levels of care.
Develop, implement, and update individualized service plans, treatment plans, safety plans, crisis plans, and clinical interventions.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including specialty services based on assignment and competency.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, stabilization, psychoeducation, skill development, and therapeutic support to patients and families.
Monitor patient progress, acuity, treatment outcomes, and adjust interventions as clinically indicated.
Maintain a clinically appropriate caseload while meeting quality, productivity, and service expectations.
Coordinate care with patients, families, medical and psychiatric providers, schools, community agencies, and other stakeholders.
Participate in Child and Family Team, Adult Recovery Team, interdisciplinary staffing, case consultation, and treatment planning meetings as applicable.
Facilitate referrals, transitions, discharge planning, continuity of care, and coordination of services.
Assess and address social determinants of health and barriers affecting wellness and treatment engagement.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation and complete required assessments, screenings, treatment updates, and outcome measures within established timelines.
Comply with agency, payer, accreditation, regulatory, documentation, productivity, and quality improvement requirements, including Arizona Vision and the 12 Principles.
Build therapeutic relationships and engage patients, caregivers, family members, and natural supports in treatment as clinically appropriate.
Participate in supervision, training, credentialing, professional development, quality improvement, committee work, program development, and organizational initiatives.
Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct consistent with Valle del Sol’s mission, values, policies, and standards; perform other duties as assigned.
Depending on program assignment, provide outpatient care to children and adults; support individuals designated Seriously Mentally Ill; provide early-childhood developmental and caregiver-focused services; provide substance use and co-occurring disorder counseling; or deliver DBT services and participate in DBT consultation meetings while maintaining model fidelity.
At Therapist II or III levels, support onboarding, peer consultation, mentorship, specialty initiatives, evidence-based practice implementation, program development, workflow improvement, and quality initiatives as applicable.