School Based Therapist - Deer Valley

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Careers•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is hiring a School and Community-based Therapist to serve youth from kindergarten through 12th grade in its school-based and community counseling programs in Deer Valley and the surrounding community. The Therapist provides solution-focused, strength-based services to a caseload of students and/or families. Therapists have office space within a school and provide services in schools, homes, and/or community settings. Services include intakes, assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, case management, and psychosocial group interventions. The role typically operates Monday through Friday, primarily during school and/or business hours. New staff receive two weeks of supportive training, followed by field shadowing. Therapists report to a Licensed Clinical Program Director and Coordinator, receive mentorship from expert Leads, and participate in free one-to-one clinical supervision and bi-weekly interdisciplinary team meetings. Ongoing in-house education opportunities cover cultural competency and modality-building skills. Starting annual salaries are $50,000 for master’s-level therapists, $58,000 for Associate Licensed therapists, and $68,000 for Independent Licensed therapists. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a nonprofit community-based behavioral health provider with more than 115 sites, over 1,000 employees, and 40 years of experience. The organization describes its workplace culture as “Empowered Belonging,” emphasizing voice and visibility, fair access, connection, learning and growth, and wellbeing and safety. The workplace is drug-free, and drug screening is required. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Master’s degree in a behavioral health field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
Level I fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or eligibility to receive it within eight weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time behavioral health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy and clinical case management for a full caseload of students and/or families.
Develop and maintain intakes, assessments, and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and current documentation in accordance with SB&H clinical standards.
Collaborate with school administrators, social workers, and teaching personnel to meet the needs of individual clients and school programs.
Coordinate community resources alongside clinical staff and other human service professionals.
Lead psychosocial education groups and implement prevention programs that reduce risk factors for students.

Benefits

Three weeks of PTO during the first year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service.
Ten paid holidays.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance for employees.
Retirement account with a 40% company match up to a 10% deferral.
Career development and opportunities for internal promotion.
Tuition reimbursement and discount degree programs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health and wellness benefits.
Free one-to-one clinical supervision.
Ongoing in-house education opportunities.