Clinical Lead Counselor & Mentor (Faith-Based Care)

Phoenix Rescue Mission; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-giving work

Caring and supportive environment

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Robust paid time off

12 paid holidays annually

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Rescue Mission seeks an experienced clinician to manage an advanced caseload, performing individual, family, and group counseling with complex client needs. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention while mentoring staff and collaborating with partners to ensure consistent, high-quality care grounded in Christian principles.

With a strong emphasis on spiritual maturity and clinical integrity, you will help shape a Christ-centered counseling

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Addiction Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners associate-level licensure (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT, or equivalent) required; independent licensure preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional counseling or behavioral health experience, including experience with substance use disorders and complex recovery needs.
• Experience in prevention, crisis intervention, education, treatment, and group facilitation.
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to coach, mentor, consult, and guide other professionals.
• Current Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions, or eligibility to obtain one without restrictions.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR and ability to meet Mission driving requirements.
• Ability to distinguish between clinical expertise and pastoral care while integrating both in PRM's model.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling with an advanced client caseload.
• Conduct complex assessments, treatment planning, clinical interventions, crisis response, and ongoing progress evaluation.
• Serve as a clinical resource to Recovery Coaches, Counselors, interns, and other staff through consultation and training.
• Support consistent implementation of Recovery Program curriculum, clinical practices, documentation standards, and program quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partners to support continuity of care and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with PRM and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide coverage and crisis consultation outside business hours.
• Help shape a counseling environment that integrates Christ-centered care and clinical practice.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Mentoring

Consultation

Clinical judgment

Spiritual maturity

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Related field

Job description

Phoenix Rescue Mission seeks an experienced clinician to manage an advanced caseload, performing individual, family, and group counseling with complex client needs. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention while mentoring staff and collaborating with partners to ensure consistent, high-quality care grounded in Christian principles.

With a strong emphasis on spiritual maturity and clinical integrity, you will help shape a Christ-centered counseling